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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. How much did the friend of the woman Colette talks with in "Gitanette" stole?

2. What is the performer in "Moments of Stress"?

3. What does everyone think of the name of the performer in "The Misfit"?

4. In "The Other Table" what do the wealthy man and his love interest do?

5. What is the name of the older married woman in "Cheri"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the tenor described in "The Tenor"?

2. What happened between Colette and a dancer in "Gibriche"?

3. What is vulgar according to Colette in "The Master"?

4. What does Colette tell a story of in "A Fable: The Tendrils of the Vine"?

5. What does "The Misfit" describe?

6. Who goes to the opium den in "The Screen" and why?

7. What happens with dancers according to "The Accompanist"?

8. What practice is described in "Rites"?

9. What does "The Strike, Oh, Lord, the Strike!" describe?

10. Who does Colette worry about in "The Starveling"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Colette's response to one of her friends or acquaintances in the book and examine the significance of her reactions.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one character and examine the transformation that the character undergoes.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the different points of view which Colette uses in her writing, discussing the benefits and drawbacks and use examples from the book to support your discussion.

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