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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Part of Ourika's illness was caused by the fact that she did not feel ______.
(a) Needed.
(b) Equal.
(c) Wanted.
(d) Supported.

2. Who did not go on the trip to the country?
(a) Ourika.
(b) Mme. de B.
(c) Chevailer de B.
(d) Charles.

3. Which of the following had to be delayed due to a contract.
(a) Marriage.
(b) Ourika's citizenship.
(c) Governorship.
(d) New house.

4. When did Mme de B. receive news about her property?
(a) 1793.
(b) 1792.
(c) 1795,
(d) 1794.

5. During this time Ourika felt ____.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Bored.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ourika compared her time with Mme to _____.

2. What was the man's name?

3. Ourika asked, "Does _____ bring happiness?"

4. In what year did the Reign end?

5. It is said that at this time Ourika ____ life.

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to the concern about Ourika's health, Mme. de B. had another concern. What was it? What was the solution?

2. What did the doctors say about Ourika's increased and prolonged melancholy? What did Charles and Mme. de B. do to help Ourika?

3. How did Ourika's education differ from the education of Charles and his brother? What were Ourika's school experiences?

4. Ourika decided that she must resign herself to her fate. What was the next step taken by Ourika?

5. What was the only thing that allowed Ourika to be happy during this trying time?

6. How did Charles' happiness affect Ourika in a negative way? What was her reaction?

7. How did Ourika's attitude change after Charles' marriage to Anais? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction?

8. As a result of the Revolution, Mme. de B. and Ourika were forced to leave their home and go into protective custody. Explain the situation.

9. How did Mme. de B. influence Ourika's imagination and social development?

10. What political issues arose soon after Charles' departure? What were Ourika's thoughts on these issues?

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