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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lucy look for work in Villette?
(a) At someone's house .
(b) At an inn.
(c) At a school.
(d) Everywhere, she just needs a job.

2. How does Paulina respond when Mr. Home's leaves in Chapter Three?
(a) She is distraught and depressed.
(b) She is glad to see him go.
(c) She is quiet but happy.
(d) She is indifferent.

3. In Chapter 16, when Dr. John comes to the house, who does Lucy finally recognize him to be?
(a) Alfred de Hamal.
(b) Graham.
(c) Isidore.
(d) M. Paul.

4. How does Lucy respond to her conversation with Dr. John and his accusations of jealousy?
(a) She cries and leaves.
(b) She gets embarrased because she is jealous.
(c) She says nothing.
(d) She loses her temper.

5. Lucy goes into the alley to the nun's tree. While she is there, what does she see
(a) The figure of the nun.
(b) M. Paul waiting for her.
(c) Isidore.
(d) Ginevra and de Hamal.

6. In Chapter Two, how does Paulina act when sitting with the "adults"?
(a) She wants to play with Lucy.
(b) She tries to act like an adult, too.
(c) She is very talkative and childlike.
(d) She is bored and tries to leave.

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

8. Who's illness leads to Dr. John being called to the school?
(a) Georgette.
(b) Fifine.
(c) Dysirye.
(d) Lucy.

9. In who's house does Lucy find herself after she swoons?
(a) Madame Beck's.
(b) Mrs. Leigh's.
(c) Her own house.
(d) Mrs. Bretton's.

10. How does Mr. Home respond to the news that Lucy is a teacher?
(a) He is rude .
(b) He is embarrassed for her.
(c) He proclaims her a good example.
(d) He does not address it at all.

11. How does Lucy feel about the Watson's, a family also on the voyage to France?
(a) She wants to be their friend.
(b) She thinks that they are very kind.
(c) She does not approve of them.
(d) She is jealous of their wealth.

12. What is the name of the ship that Lucy takes to France?
(a) The S.S. France.
(b) The Vivid.
(c) The Gloria.
(d) The Star.

13. Why is Mr. Home's visiting Mrs. Bretton in the beginning of the novel?
(a) He is going to be picking up Lucy .
(b) He is a neighbor of Mrs. Bretton's.
(c) He is just passing through the area.
(d) He wants to see that his daughter is settled in.

14. 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?
(a) Lucy is not a good Protestant.
(b) Madame Beck is Catholic.
(c) Madame Beck does not believe in religion.
(d) Madame Beck just doesn't like Lucy.

15. What color is the new dress that Mrs. Bretton purchases for Lucy?
(a) Green.
(b) Navy Blue.
(c) Pink.
(d) Brown .

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Graham frequently drop off Lucy while he is working?

2. When Lucy returns to school, she notices her letters are missing. Who does she think has been looking at these letters?

3. When Mrs. Bretton mentions to M. de Bassompierre that Lucy is a teacher, how does Lucy feel?

4. Why does Lucy regularly visit the hotel?

5. What does Lucy spend time doing when the students are gone for the summer?

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