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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 Manon's diary at the end of Chapter 21, how many books did she think that world ruler should have to read?

2. In Chapter 21, when does Perdu say that he met P. D. Olson?

3. In Chapter 30, what village does Perdu say is crazy about books?

4. In Chapter 22, how old is the woman that Perdu chooses to dance with?

5. In Chapter 37, what month is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 32, what does Samy say that her innate flaw is and what trouble did it cause her?

2. In Chapter 24, how does Cuneo describe the woman he is looking for?

3. In Manon's travel diary at the end of Chapter 21, what did Manon say about Luc and Perdu?

4. At the end of Chapter 33, what were the only things that Manon took for the cancer and why?

5. What areas does Cuneo lay claim to in Chapter 24 when he joins Perdu and Max on the barge?

6. Why does Samy give Perdu and Max mobile phones in Chapter 35?

7. What does Samy have with her when Cuneo picks her up in Chapter 31?

8. How does Perdu describe Cuisery in Chapter 30?

9. What does Olson say about being on Facebook in Chapter 23?

10. What does Perdu tell Cuneo that Max has lost in Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, there are round and flat characters. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Perdu has turned inward and avoided people since he lost his love over 20 years ago. How does Perdu give up his identity as he grieves his lost love?

Essay Topic 3

Perdu has danced the tango with Manon and encounters a secret tango dance during his travels. Why was it so important to Manon that Perdu learn how to dance the tango, and how did dancing the tango help Perdu become a man who was more free to love?

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