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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 old was Philippe when he first came to own his plantation?

2. Who is unable to enter or speak at the wake of the person that dies in Section 13, Volume 2?

3. Who does Marie run to after her mother tries to force her into an arrangement she does not wish to be in Section 13, Volume 2?

4. Who first confirms Zazu's death in the book?

5. What does Christophe give to Marcel before his trip in Section 12, Volume 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marcel choose not to visit Anna Bella in Section 8, Volume 1?

2. What does Aglae discover regarding her husband's finances in Section 9, Volume 2?

3. How does Vincent react after Anna Bella has their baby?

4. How does Vincent react when he finds out Anna Bella is pregnant?

5. What is the nature of Marcel and Anna Bella's conversation at the end of Section 10, Volume 2?

6. What is the nature of Richard and Rudolphe's discussion regarding Marie in Section 10, Volume 2?

7. How does Philippe's behavior change after he leaves Aglae and moves in with Cecile?

8. What does Marcel learn about the Haitian revolution in Section 13, Volume 2?

9. What does Josette educate Marcel on regarding his heritage when he comes to stay with her?

10. How is the gift Philippe gives to Marie in Section 8, Volume 1 described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the portrayal of jealousy in the book. What can we learn about the danger and sorrow of jealousy based on the actions from characters like Cecile and Lisette in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the creation of progress that is presented in the book. What efforts do the book's characters make to create progress for their own success and who was most successful in this venture?

Essay Topic 3

Inequality is a leading theme presented at the very beginning of the book to the end.

Part 1) How are women and men portrayed an unequal in the book, regardless of race?

Part 2) What role does race appear to play in the presence of inequality in the book?

Part 3) Why is there a presence of inequality present in members of the same race and what factors are present to explain this?

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