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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who causes the bird to laugh uncontrollably?
2. What illness does Virginie acquire?
3. What is the only thing that holds Mme. Aubain's interest after Virginie dies?
4. What is one of the results of Félicité's increasing deafness?
5. What condition is Loulou in at the time of Félicité's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the symbolism and meaning of Félicité's final vision. You should draw on passages from earlier in the novel to interpret the final vision. You should definitely consider the symbolism of the parrot. You might also consider the role that Loulou played in Félicité's life, her relationship to religion, her conception of the divine that is receiving her, the procession of Corpus Christi that is occurring as she has her vision, or any other things that you believe to be relevant.
Essay Topic 2
The procession of Corpus Christi recurs in this story and is a critical aspect of the imagery in the final chapter. In what ways does the significance of this particular celebration relate to the important themes in this story? You should definitely consider how it might mirror Félicité's understanding of religion, but you may also consider and discuss any other relationships that strike you. Be sure to refer to specific examples from the text in your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
Mme. Aubain frequently functions as a foil for Félicité. Find several examples of this in the text and consider how Flaubert uses Mme. Aubain to draw attention to various aspects of Félicité's character.
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