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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Desiree change Rose's gown and make-up?
(a) She needs to be presentable for Alexandre.
(b) The colors of her original gown do not compliment Alexandre's outfit.
(c) Her original dress is too revealing.
(d) She needs to appear more mature.

2. What are the family's slaves largely responsible for in Rose's home?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Superstitions.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Hymns.

3. Who accompanies Rose and Joseph to Paris?
(a) Claire.
(b) Manette.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Desiree.

4. What is an important theme in this book?
(a) Man vs. nature.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Racial identity.
(d) Greed.

5. Which of the following characters is Rose's sister?
(a) Camille.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Lucille.
(d) Marie.

6. What does Alexandre think of the idea of marriage with Rose in 'Vicomtese'?
(a) He would strive to make her life an honorable one.
(b) Money would no longer be a problem for him.
(c) He would be the happiest man in France.
(d) He would want children as soon as possible.

7. When is Rose's birthday?
(a) January 4th.
(b) May 14th.
(c) November 18th.
(d) June 23rd.

8. What has a strong presence in Rose's home?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Voodoo.

9. On what day is Rose's daughter born?
(a) November 26, 1783.
(b) September 10, 1783.
(c) April 10, 1783.
(d) January 11, 1783.

10. Besides sporting an elaborate hairdo and gown , how does Rose prepare herself for her wedding?
(a) She has her lips dyed with a crimson-colored dye.
(b) She is bled to create a pale complexion.
(c) She learns a new dance.
(d) She does not eat for three days before the ceremony.

11. Which of the following characters is Rose's sister?
(a) Justine.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Cecile.
(d) Manette.

12. Who is Desiree's godson?
(a) Alexandre.
(b) Louis.
(c) Michel.
(d) Henri.

13. Where do Rose and her father arrive in October of 1779?
(a) Paris.
(b) Brest.
(c) Lyons.
(d) Marseilles.

14. What is Rose's punishment for going to the fortune teller?
(a) She is not permitted to ride her horse for a month.
(b) She is locked in the cellar for eight days and nights.
(c) She is not allowed to go to any parties during the social season.
(d) She must do housework for a month.

15. What fashion trick does Rose learn in ''Vicomtese'?
(a) How to elongate the neck.
(b) How to cover pockmarks.
(c) How to accentuate cleavage.
(d) How to appear slimmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose portrait is Rose having difficulty finishing in 'Vicomtese'?

2. What is Rose surprised by upon awakening on September 7, 1782?

3. What revelation does Mimi have for Rose in 'Vicomtese'?

4. Where is Eugene born?

5. What does Rose ask Mimi to get for Catherine while she is dying?

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