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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mere Mehudin tells Florent that ____________________ is waiting for him at the charcuterie.

2. How does Lisa feel about her attraction to Marjolin?

3. What bothers Florent most about Les Halles?

4. With whom does La Belle Lisa offer to be friends with again?

5. What was Florent's main flaw in trying to overthrow the government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gossip takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this technique.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Quenu. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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