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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Desiree arrange a marriage between?
(a) Rose and Tallien.
(b) Rose and Alexandre.
(c) Rose and Louis.
(d) Rose and Hoche.

3. What does Desiree's letter to Joseph state in 'Mademoiselle'?
(a) It doesn't matter which daughter he brings.
(b) Neither of his daughters are suitable.
(c) The son of the Marquis has already married.
(d) Desiree will be arriving soon to select the right girl.

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

5. Where does Rose go to meet fascinating people?
(a) Restaurants.
(b) Fanny's salon.
(c) Museums.
(d) Bistros.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Desiree change Rose's gown and make-up?

2. For what position has Alexandre applied in September of 1782?

3. Where does Uncle Trascher live?

4. What is Rose's first opinion of Paris?

5. Where is Eugene born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rose's first perception of Paris?

2. What are some of the places or events that Rose attends in an attempt to stave off boredom?

3. Who is the son of the Marquis and why is he so intent on marrying?

4. What devastating news does Mimi tell Rose about Alexandre?

5. How does the novel " The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B" begin?

6. Why is Rose so unhappy on her birthday in 'Mademoiselle'?

7. Who is Fanny and what does she think about Rose's state of mind in the year after Rose's wedding?

8. When Alexandre accepts a position in Martinique, why does he not take Eugene or Rose with him?

9. How is it evident that Rose is homesick?

10. Describe Rose's family.

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