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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 country attacks the Marquise's country?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) Portugal.
(d) England.

2. While the Count is away on his trip, what does the Marquise begin to suffer from?
(a) Fits of rage.
(b) Depression.
(c) Lethargy.
(d) Her usual sickness.

3. Where is the Count headed when he stops at the Marquise's home?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Naples.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Berlin.

4. What does the Marquise's father reach for as she pleads her case?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A match.

5. Why does the Marquise pack up her belongings, as well as her children's things?
(a) She wishes to run her own household.
(b) Her cousin in the next town is in need of care.
(c) She believes her father wants to kill her.
(d) She feels shame in front of her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Marquise and her children move in with her parents?

2. After hearing the news of the Count, what does the Marquise start to feel?

3. What does the Marquise's mother give the Marquise after her examination?

4. How do the Count and the Marquise live until after the baby is born?

5. Who is the author of "The Marquise of O-"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Count share about his experiences since he saw the family last?

2. What happens soon after the family hears of the Count's death?

3. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?

4. What does the Count tell the family, which surprises them?

5. How does the Count shock the Marquise's brother?

6. What happens to the Marquise's family because of the war?

7. What is surprising about the Count's visit?

8. What is the Marquise doing at the beginning of the story?

9. Why does the Count want to marry the Marquise, and how does she feel about the idea?

10. What does the doctor tell the Marquise, and how does the Marquise react?

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