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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mme. Aubain have to sell the majority of her properties?
(a) Her son lost them gambling.
(b) She wanted the money to travel.
(c) Because her husband ran into debt.
(d) She needed money for her daughter's wedding.

2. What upsets Félicité the most about the prospect of selling the house?
(a) That Mme. Aubain's things will be sold at auction.
(b) That she won't be able to hear the church bells from her new lodgings.
(c) That she will have to move out of her room.
(d) That Paul won't be able to return home.

3. Who comes by to chop wood and draw water for Félicité?
(a) Paul.
(b) M. Bourais.
(c) The priest.
(d) Mme. Simon.

4. How many properties does Mme. Aubain still own?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Where is Trouville situated in the landscape?
(a) Deep in a valley,
(b) At the bottom of a hill.
(c) At the top of a mountain.
(d) In the plains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food item lasted Félicité 20 days?

2. What does Félicité say to Fabu?

3. What stubborn trait does Loulou have that amazes Félicité?

4. What do Mme. Aubain and Félicité spread out on the bed when they are going through Virginie's things?

5. On nice days, where do Félicité and the Aubain family go?

(see the answer key)

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