1. In Chapter Four, Lucy leaves the Brettons. Why?
(a) To return to family.
(b) To travel .
(c) To go to school.
(d) To join Paulina.

2. We are introduced to Graham early in the story, who is he?
(a) Mrs. Bretton's son.
(b) Paulina's father.
(c) Lucy's brother.
(d) A friend visiting Mrs. Bretton.

3. What happens to Fifine to cause the doctor to have to be called?
(a) She is pretending to be sick.
(b) She falls and hurts her arm.
(c) She is very ill .
(d) She has a tooth ache.

4. Why does Lucy spend so much time with Miss Marchmont in Chapter Four?
(a) She is Lucy's best childhood friend.
(b) Lucy is hired to care for her.
(c) She is Lucy's sister.
(d) Lucy is her tutor.

5. What job is Lucy originally hired to do when working for Madame Beck?
(a) Cook for the family.
(b) Watch after Madame Beck's children.
(c) Help Mrs. Sweeny .
(d) Clean the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lucy is Protestant and makes comments to the students that Madame Beck does not agree with. Why does she not agree with Lucy's Protestant comments?

2. Why does Paulina come to live with Mrs. Bretton in Chapter One?

3. Where does Lucy look for work in Villette?

4. After Mr. Home's leaves, who becomes Paulina's new object of affection?

5. Who is Lucy Snowe?

(see the answer key)

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