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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. Who is Francois' wife?

2. What is Rose's punishment for going to the fortune teller?

3. Where does Uncle Trascher live?

4. Which of the following characters is Rose's sister?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Rose first fall in love?

2. What does Rose learn from a fortune teller in 'Mademoiselle'?

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

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

5. What is Alexandre's position on his affair with Laure?

6. What is Rose's punishment for visiting the fortune teller?

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

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

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

10. What fortune does Rose's sister, Catherine, receive from the fortune teller?

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

Analyze and interpret Rose. How does Gulland's portrayal of Rose differ from the real historical figure? What are Rose's defining character traits? What are her major goals in life?

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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