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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. Where does the Bishop meet Camille?

2. Where does the Bishop invite Miereille and Valentine?

3. Why is Catherine told that her telephone communications will receive the highest priority?

4. What did Blanche write on the cocktail napkin she hands to Catherine?

5. Where does the Bishop want Mireille to go?

Short Essay Questions

1. When David arrives, what information does he find out about Valentine and what happens to her?

2. What does Catherine find as she gets ready for bed after leaving a message for Nim on his private line?

3. Describe Catherine's incident with the fortune teller and her reaction to the entire encounter.

4. Who saves Mirielle from Paris and what connection does Mirielle find out about them and her past?

5. What are Valentine and Mireille doing when they are disturbed by a handsome man and who is this man?

6. What conclusion does Mordecai draw after hearing Lily and Catherine describe the story of the chauffeur?

7. How does the Abbess make it impossible for any one person to reveal the details of her plan to ensure the safety of the pieces of the chess set?

8. What story does Catherine tell the Abbess to convince the Abbess that it is important that she receive the entire Service?

9. To whom does Lily introduce Catherine and what happens during their meeting?

10. What work does Kamel want Catherine to complete for him which surprises Catherine and catches her off guard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the theme of destiny as it is explored throughout the novel. Is this theme realistic? Why or why not? Do you believe that humanity cannot escape what is ordained for them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail how the author develops suspense throughout the novel? Do you believe the author does it well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What quests share similar characteristics and have similar stories? In what ways are they similar? Use specific examples from the novel to support your suppositions.

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