The Elegance of the Hedgehog Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Muriel Barbery
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Muriel Barbery
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Renee think of what she read of this author?
(a) It is confusing but has merit.
(b) It is nonsense.
(c) It is easy to understand but difficult to see any practical applications.
(d) It is brilliant.

2. What has Renee never had?
(a) A family.
(b) A dearth of friends.
(c) A home of her own.
(d) Formal education.

3. What do Athena and Neptune attempt to do?
(a) Fight.
(b) Go through the pet door simultaneously.
(c) Grab the same piece of meat.
(d) Mate.

4. What does Renee Michel do for a living?
(a) A writer.
(b) A tram operator.
(c) A concierge.
(d) A baker.

5. What is Paloma watching with her father?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Football.
(c) Polo.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paloma hear a statement she thinks is totally wrong?

2. What was Arthens' son's problem?

3. How does Renee characterize that dog?

4. For how long has Renee worked in one place?

5. Who does Manuela see on the steps?

Short Essay Questions

1. What way did Paloma consider suicide and what why does she finally settle upon in her mind?

2. What causes Renee to reflect on the meaning of life and what is her conclusion?

3. How does the young man who mentions Marx react to Renee's suggestion, and what is Renee's response?

4. Who is Manuela and what does she want to do?

5. What does Paloma decide to do after observing an interesting rugby player?

6. What was Renee's marriage like?

7. About whom do Renee and Manuela gossip when they are having tea?

8. What do the Renee's clients believe about concierges and how does Renee try to project their image of the average concierge?

9. What is Renee's educational background and who fostered her desire to learn?

10. Where does Renee work; how long has she worked there, and what are her clients like?

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