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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 compared her time with Mme to _____.

2. In what year did the Reign end?

3. At what time did Charles typically leave?

4. When did Mme de B. receive news about her property?

5. Ourika felt she owed a great deal to which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Charles received a suggestion from one of Mme. de B.'s friends. What was the suggestion? What was Charles' 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. Ourika had a selfish thought about her state of affairs and about Charles' return from his honeymoon. What was the thought?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 Use historical references and cite sources.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.

Essay Topic 2

Write a complete character description of Mme. de B. Explain her roles in society both as a matriarch and as the patron of Ourika.

Essay Topic 3

Charles and Ourika had an unusual relationship from the beginning. Charles, Mme. de B.'s grandson, was quite young when Ourika was introduced into the household. Ourika was still a baby. Explain the relationship between Charles and Ourika. Were they on equal footing within the household? How did Ourika's appearance affect the dynamic of the home? How and where did Charles' older brother fit into the scenario? How did the relationship between Charles and Ourika change as they got older? How did it change once more with the appearance of Anais? What might have happened if Charles and Anais had not met or married?

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