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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the results of Félicité's increasing deafness?

2. Why does Félicité think that her illness makes sense?

3. Why is Félicité nearly run over?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Félicité is on her way to ship Loulou to the taxidermist, she is struck in the face with a whip. How does her reaction to this event mirror her behavior in other parts of the story? You should discuss at least three specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Virginie and Victor. Félicité considers them to share the same place in her heart. What similarities of character and situation contribute to this sense for the reader? What differences distinguish them?

Essay Topic 3

Love is an important theme in "A Simple Heart." How could you argue that love is actually the central subject of this story?

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