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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 refers to the Revolution as being ____.

2. Ourika felt that Charles was just learning how to ____.

3. At what time did Charles typically leave?

4. Ourika refers to her love for Charles as being ____.

5. Which accessory did Ourika wear at all times?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Ourika feel about Charles' increased absences? What caused the delay of Charles and Anais' marriage?

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

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

6. What are some or Ourika's earliest childhood memories?

7. 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.

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

9. How was Ourika affected by this new state of melancholy? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction to the change in Ourika?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claire de Duras was an unusual woman for her time. Write a complete character description of Claire de Duras from her youth, time abroad, and accomplishments as a writer. Include Claire de Duras' inspiration and interest in Ourika. Also, explain her prolific lifestyle in exile as well as the reason for the exile.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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