2. What new activity do Félicité and Virginie begin at Christmas time?
(a) They begin piano lessons.
(b) They begin to learn English.
(c) They begin to go to catechism.
(d) They join a choir.

3. What emotion does Félicité feel when she remembers Loulou's life?
(a) Tranquility.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Longing.
(d) Resentment.

4. Why is Félicité nearly run over?
(a) She couldn't hear the coach coming behind her.
(b) She is too devastated to bother moving.
(c) She is trying to rescue Loulou's body, which she dropped crossing the road.
(d) She trips as she is moving out of the way.

5. What is the parrot's first illness?
(a) A stomach flu.
(b) An ulcer on its tongue.
(c) A cough.
(d) Dizziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs while Mme. Aubain and Félicité are going through Virginie's room that engenders a deep sense of devotion in Félicité toward Mme. Aubain?

2. Where does Paul spend much of his time?

3. Who leaves town after Virginie dies?

4. What is the rumor about Colmiche?

5. What does Mme. Aubain feel when she is finally able to visit Virginie's grave?

(see the answer key)

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