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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. Who is angered by Marcel's friendship with a man that died?

2. Whom does Marcel find Anna Bella talking to at the end of Section 5, Volume 1?

3. Who has a servant named Bubbles in the book?

4. Who is expelled from school near the beginning of the book?

5. How does Juliet react when Marcel declines her attempt at seducing him in Section 5, Volume 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Anna Bella seeks comfort from Marcel after Michael's death?

2. What warning does Christophe give to Marcel after he finds him with Juliet in Section 5, Volume 1?

3. How is Christophe's relationship with Michael first described?

4. What is the nature of Marcel and Richard's conversation regarding Marie at the end of Section 5, Volume 1?

5. How are Marcel's thoughts described on his first day of school?

6. What does Juliet tell Marcel about how she feels about Michael in Section 5, Volume 1?

7. How is Marcel's visit to Jean Jacques grave described?

8. What does Christophe tell Marcel happened to him when he first arrived in Paris?

9. How does Philippe act towards Marcel when he visits his home in Section 7, Volume 1?

10. How are Richard's feelings towards Marie first described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is a strong theme found in many variations throughout the book.

Part 1) How is the portrayal of romantic love presented through the relationship between Richard and Marie, and why does this kind of love appear to be so rare in the book?

Part 2) What kind of love does Marcel appear to be searching for throughout the book, and what does this say about the nature of his character?

Part 3) What impact do you think a lack of familial love has on characters searching for romantic love in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The portrayal of New Orleans society is the most important theme presented in the book.

Part 1) How does the society presented in the book hinder most of the characters, namely Richard, Marcel, and Marie, and what factors are responsible for this?

Part 2) What impact does societal traditions have on the attempts of people of color to be successful in the book?

Part 3) Does it appear that the society presented in the book went through any change throughout the book or might have opportunities for change in the future?

Essay Topic 3

Slavery plays an important role in the formation of ideas and pushes for change throughout the book.

Part 1) Why is the truth about slavery hidden from Marcel by his family?

Part 2) What impact does Marcel's learning about slavery have on the way he views his own situation in life. Does he begin sympathizing with others?

Part 3) What message might the author be trying to get across regarding the nature of those with first-hand experience with slavery and the impact it has on their future generations?

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