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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. In Chapter 7, what does Henry think might be broken on his body?

2. In Chapter 12, how does Henry manage to get the bank person to give him some money from his father's account?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Henry think of his first month in Paris?

4. In Chapter 9, what is the apothecary's first name?

5. Who does Henry remember kissing behind the dorms at school on Saint Mark's Eve?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Four, how does Henry feel about the first month of their Grand Tour?

2. In Chapter Five, why does Henry choose to steal the puzzle box from the Duke of Bourbon's apartments?

3. In Chapter Two, what are Henry's father's main conditions for his Grand Tour?

4. In Chapter Five, how does high society's racism towards Percy at the party become apparent?

5. In Chapter Five, how does the Duke of Bourbon treat Henry when they first meet?

6. In Chapter Two, what does Henry's father tell him will cause him to cut Henry out of the family immediately?

7. In Chapter 9, what does Percy tell Henry about where he is really going at the end of their Grand Tour?

8. In Chapter Four, what seems to make Percy withdraw from his kiss with Henry?

9. In Chapter 10, what do Ernesta and Eva tell Henry about the puzzle box he stole from the Duke of Bourbon?

10. In Chapter Five, what complaints does Lockwood have about Henry's behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What qualities does the Duke of Bourbon embody, and why do you think he is ultimately willing to risk his life to obtain the object he thinks will bring him the most power and influence? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the novel, Henry seems to view Felicity as a tiresome and meddling younger sister while Felicity views Henry as a trifling foo. But as the novel progresses, the siblings become closer and seem to begin to catch glimpses of each other's best qualities and capabilities. Write an essay exploring how and why Henry's and Felicity's relationship changes over the course of the novel, citing specific references to the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think the sinking and ultimate destruction of the island of Marta e Maria in Italy, where Madame Robles's tomb and the panacea was located, symbolizes? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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