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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. What is the setting for "Part I, Mademoiselle"?

2. What does Alexandre have to do to gain access to his fortune?

3. Where is Eugene born?

4. What does Father Droppet talk to Rose about in "Mademoiselle"?

5. How old is Rose when her father has an illegitimate child with another woman?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Rose first fall in love?

2. How does Alexandre insult Rose in a letter in 'Vicomtese'?

3. Why does Rose's Aunt Desiree make alterations to Rose's appearance?

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

5. What does Father Droppet urge Rose to do with her life?

6. How is it evident that Rose is homesick?

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

8. How do Rose and Alexandre perceive each other on their first meeting?

9. How has Rose's parent's marriage colored Rose's opinion of marriage?

10. Why is Rose chosen to be the daughter who is betrothed to Alexandre?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the events of the French Revolution and discuss how they might have affected Rose's life. What is the Reign of Terror? What are the reasons that the French Revolution took place? What was Alexandre de Beauharnais's involvement in the French Revolution?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of suspicion in the novel "The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B". What are some examples of suspicious thoughts or behavior in the novel? Why might hte setting of the novel produce more suspicion than a less turbulent time period?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Rose's money problems in the novel. Why does Rose experience money problems? How does Alexandre and her father make her financial situation worse? What does Rose do to try and make some money? Is she successful?

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