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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. When is Rose's birthday?

2. Where is Eugene born?

3. On what day is Rose's daughter born?

4. Which of the following is NOT included in a letter Rose receives from Alexandre in 'Vicomtese'?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Rose's first child?

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

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

6. With whom does Rose first fall in love?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the marriage between Rose and Alexandre. What does Rose think of Alexandre before they marry? Does her opinion of him change as the years go on? How does Alexandre treat Rose during their marriage? What leads Rose to her decision to separate from Alexandre?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of adultery in the novel. How does Rose feel about Alexandre's extramarital affairs? Why does she agree to look after his illegitimate children? What compels Rose to take on a lover of her own? How does Rose's father's dalliances affect her?

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