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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. Ourika's condition worsened over the next ___ days.

2. What word is used to describe the Marquise?

3. Ourika prayed to understand why she was meant to _____.

4. How old was Ourika when she was taken from her homeland?

5. Which one of the following was included in those enthusiasms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ourika perform a disservice even though she was rescued twice?

2. Why is it said that Ourika was rescued twice from slavery? What happened to Ourika in regards to this issue?

3. What did Ourika dream about in regards to her future in society? Where did Ourika wish to go?

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

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. Ourika had a selfish thought about her state of affairs and about Charles' return from his honeymoon. What was the thought?

10. How did Mme. de B. attempt to help Ourika? What was Ourika's solution to her troubles at this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ourika referred to Senegal as a land of savagery. Although Ourika had negative impressions of the country, why did she wish to return? Explain what happened to Ourika in Senegal. Explain what happened to Ourika's mother. What might have happened if Ourika had stayed? Also, discuss Senegal then and now.

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

The doctor talked about her visit to Faubourg Saint Jacques to visit Ourika. What were the doctor's thoughts upon arriving at the convent? What observations did the doctor make? What did the doctor think about the effects of the Revolution upon the convent? What were the doctor's initial thoughts about Ourika? Did the doctor think she could help Ourika? What was the initial purpose of the visit?

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