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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous poet is quoted at the beginning of the introduction?

2. What type of facility did the doctor visit?

3. What was the title of Claire's first work?

4. The man would eventually attain the rank of the Duke of _____.

5. What was the woman's state of mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the main reasons that Ourika's view of herself was so limited?

2. What were Fowles' thoughts on writing a historical novel? What caused him to change his mind?

3. Who was sent to visit Ourika in a convent outside Paris? What was the doctor's background?

4. What is Ourika's final "decision" when it comes to understanding and accepting her heritage as a black woman?

5. What illegal act took place as a result of the success of Claire's books?

6. What major events took place while Claire was living in England? How and when did Claire meet her husband? What was his background?

7. Discuss the first publication of Ourika. What was unusual about the publication?

8. What was the next step for Claire de Duras? What major accomplishment did she make during this time?

9. What happens after the doctor's first visit?

10. Who is Ourika? What was Ourika's history?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Ourika's decision to become a nun. What event spawned the decision? What steps needed to be taken in the enrollment? What was the opinion of the priest regarding Ourika's decision to become a nun? How did Mme. de B. react? Did the decision help or hinder Ourika in her life's work? How did it affect Ourika? Was it a wise choice? What were Ourika's other options?

Essay Topic 2

During the height of the success experienced by Claire de Duras, there were many people that became jealous of de Curas' "overnight success." As such, they became determined to make a profit from Claire's anonymous status. The people included in this deception were Stedhal and Latouche. Discuss this situation and the legalities involved. What laws might have prevented the men from stealing de Duras' fame and reputation? How have copyright laws changed since that time? What are the copyright laws today? How would de Duras be protected under current law?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the Reign of Terror. Use historical references and cite sources. Explain the purpose of the conflict, how it began, important events and how it related to the French Revolution as a whole.

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