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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 demands that Marie give Richard up in Section 13, Volume 2?

2. Whom does Philippe coax Vincent to befriend after the death of his daughter?

3. Who becomes angry that he is not allowed to vote in Section 9, Volume 2?

4. What is the relationship between Philippe and Magloire?

5. What revolution does Marcel become educated on in Section 13, Volume 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cecile react to Marie's rape?

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

3. What is the nature of Vincent and Anna Bella's conversation at the end of Section 14, Volume 3?

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

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 Marcel's conversation with Lisette the morning of her mother's funeral?

7. How did Philippe and Aglae come to be married?

8. What does Marcel learn about his father's wishes when he goes to a notary in Section 11, Volume 2?

9. What happens when Marcel visits Bontemps to see Philippe?

10. How is Marie raped?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Marcel and Richard are best friends and appear to have similar dreams, the two characters do have differences. Compare and contrast the portrayal of the characters Marcel and Richard in the book. What is the main driving force behind each of these young men's actions, namely the aspirations for their future, and what can we learn about the nature of their character based on these desires?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the nature of friendship that is presented in the book. What does friendship provide for characters like Marcel and Richard in regard to human needs that they are unable to find in other relationships? In this regard, how integral is having friends for the book's characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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