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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, who is mentioned that is taken prisoner?

2. How is the Viscountess dressed when she pays a visit to Madame and Lucile Angellier?

3. In Chapter 29, who is doing the cleaning at Charles Langelet's house?

4. Who does Lucile consider seeking out in Paris to help Benoit?

5. When was Maurice Michaud injured?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the careers of the Michauds, and what do they do about it?

2. Why do the Perrin women come back to the village and pay a visit to the Angellier house?

3. Describe Bruno von Falk. What does the development of his character do in the novel in Chapters 3 and 4?

4. What factors in to Lucile Angellier's decision to ultimately reject Bruno von Falk?

5. What happens between the Viscountess de Montmort and Benoit while the Viscountess is out on one of her nighttime walks?

6. Why do the Germans have a party and what are the feelings of the French villagers about it?

7. Why are the Germans going to arrest Benoit and what happens when they arrive at the Sabarie house?

8. Describe the character of Benoit Sabarie.

9. What is discussed in the conversation between Lucile and Madame Angellier after Madame Angellier discovers Lucile talking to Bruno for the first time?

10. Describe the Viscountess Montmort.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the characters in the novel go through some kind of character development even if it is only momentarily or small. Hubert Pericand, though, seems to go through the most changes in the novel as he develops from a naive child to a reflective young man. What experiences lead to the change and growth of Hubert Pericand? How do these experiences affect his personality, beliefs, and ideals? Does his mother's opinion of him change throughout the novel? What types of things does Hubert begin to question when he learns of his brother Philippe's death when he returns to Nimes?

Essay Topic 2

Materialism is a major theme found throughout the novel and shared by many of the main characters. Discuss the theme of materialism in the novel. Which characters display their materialism and what effect does it have on the character or their plight in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The novel opens in June and the weather and scenery are described throughout the novel as variations of lovely. Discuss the contrast between the weather and war. Why does the author constantly remind the reader of the nice weather? How does the weather affect the moods of the characters and the novel? How did the author put an emphasis on this connection by naming the first part of the novel Storm in June? Also, discuss the connection between the blossoming of spring in the second part of the novel with the blossoming of the love between Lucile and Bruno. Provide description and examples.

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