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

2. What is the Marquise forced to do after she awakes following the attacks?

3. What nationality was the author of "Marquise of O-"?

4. How does the Count feel about marrying the Marquise?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the Marquise described?

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

4. What does the Marquise refuse to do before leaving the house?

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

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

7. What kind of life does the Marquise decide to lead after she leaves the family home?

8. What does the Count do after visiting the Marquise's family?

9. During dinner with the Marquise and her family, what does the Count tell them about?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author of the short story collection "The Marquise of O, and Other Stories", Heinrich von Kleist. What were his major career accomplishments? What themes from these stories did he also explore in his other works? Is he respected in the literary world?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of betrayal. How does Nicolo betray Piachi? How does Piachi react to this betrayal? What examples of betrayal are found in the short story "The Marquise of O"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of depravity in the short story collection "The Marquise of O, and Other Stories." What are some examples of depravity in the three short stories? What is the author trying to convey with these examples?

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