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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. How long had Monsieur and Madame Dambreuse been married when Cécile came to live with them?
2. Who does Frederic ask to be his second in the duel against Cisy?
3. On whose behalf is the benefit performance to which Mademoiselle Vatnaz sells Frederic three tickets?
4. What position does Deslauriers encourage Frederic to campaign for?
5. Why does Madame Dambreuse write three letters to Cécile?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Frederic think about while he gazes at Monsieur Dambreuse's corpse? What inspires him to consider these things?
2. What significant political event takes place at the end of Chapter 6 of Part Two? What effect does this event have on the people of Paris?
3. What does Mademoiselle Vatnaz believe the role of the woman to be? What is Rosanette's position on the subject?
4. Who interrupts Frederic's romantic reunion with Marie Arnoux? How does Frederic react to this interruption? How does the intruder defend her actions?
5. How does Monsieur Roque attempt to gain Madame Moreau's favor? How successful is he?
6. What is happening in the streets of Paris in Chapter 1 of Part Three? What is Frederic's reaction to what he sees?
7. What does Frederic think when he sees how affected Louise Roque is by his visit? Why is Monsieur Roque interested in seeing his daughter marry Frederic?
8. On what pretense does Rosanette convince Frederic to visit her? What is the misunderstanding that makes their visit so uncomfortable?
9. How does Frederic court Madame Dambreuse? What topic of conversation is repeated between the two? How does Frederic feel about Madame Dambreuse in comparison to his other loves?
10. What decision to Frederic make about the Arnouxs upon returning to Paris in Chapter 6 of Part Two? What request hampers his plan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of inheritance is present throughout A Sentimental Education. Give two examples of things that the protagonist inherits. How do inheritances affect familial and romantic attachments in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the portrait of Rosanette painted by Pellerin. Why is this object significant? How does this object affect Frederic's relationships with other characters? Give at least two examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Revenge is a major theme in A Sentimental Education. Give two examples of acts of revenge in the novel. Why do the characters seek revenge on one another? How does money factor in to these acts of revenge?
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