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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 had a history of being stronger than her ____.

2. Which of the following emotions severely affected Mme de B.'s health?

3. Even as a small child Ourika was offended by ______.

4. The man had saved Ourika from which terrible fate?

5. At what time did Charles typically leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the change in the relationship between Charles at Ourika.

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

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

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

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

7. What incident caused Ourika's outlook to change dramatically? What happened to her demeanor?

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

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast The Code Noir (The Black Code) of 18th century France to the Jim Crow Laws of the 1960s in the United States. What are the major differences? When were the laws changed/repealed? How might Ourika have done something to influence the changes in law? Are there any such laws or codes still used today? Explain.

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

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.

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