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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Mme. Aubain receive from Mme. de Larsonniere?

2. What does Félicité suspect might be the cause of Loulou's death?

3. What does Mme. Aubain do for the first few months after Virginie dies?

4. What does Félicité decide to do with Loulou's body?

5. Who tells Félicité that the house is for sale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolic significance of the parrot? Review the parrots role in the story and create an argument that describes how the parrot functions symbolically in "A Simple Heart." As always, be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Félicité's relationship with Theodore seems relatively minor in the context of the overall narrative. Why do you think Flaubert chose to include it? How does knowing that about Félicité alter our perception of her throughout the rest of the story? You should discuss at least three ways in which our perception of Félicité is affected by her failed relationship with Theodore.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Mme. Aubain and Félicité's reactions to Virginie's death. How do their reactions fit in with their characters in general?

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