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

Multiple Choice Questions

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. Why does Paulina come to live with Mrs. Bretton in Chapter One?
(a) She has no family.
(b) Her father is travelling to France.
(c) She is visiting Lucy.
(d) She is Mrs. Bretton's friend.

3. From the interaction between Graham and Paulina at the Terrace, what doe Lucy infer?
(a) That Graham does not remember Paulina.
(b) That Graham wishes he had a little sister.
(c) That Graham likes Lucy more than Paulina.
(d) That Graham recognizes Paulina.

4. In Chapter 15, Lucy walks into a church and speaks with the priest. What advice does he give her?
(a) She is fine.
(b) She should go to a Protestant church.
(c) Just pray.
(d) She should become Catholic.

5. When Graham is called away to work, Lucy and Paulina are left together and share a silent afternoon. How does Lucy seem to feel about this?
(a) She assumes that Paulina is very shy.
(b) She wishes that other were there to talk with.
(c) She is pleased that Paulina is such quiet company.
(d) She thinks Paulina is rude.

6. Who is Lucy Snowe?
(a) Mrs. Bretton's goddaughter.
(b) Paulina's sister.
(c) Mr. Home's neice.
(d) Mrs. Bretton's granddaughter.

7. What does Lucy spend time doing when the students are gone for the summer?
(a) Visiting family .
(b) Visiting her childhood friends, the Bretton's.
(c) Going back to England.
(d) Wandering the countryside.

8. Dr. John speaks with Lucy about the notes that she found. Who does it seem the notes are for?
(a) Ginevra.
(b) Madame Beck.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Rosine.

9. What words best describe Ginevra?
(a) Very thoughtful and nice.
(b) Hard-working and smart.
(c) Silly and petty.
(d) Funny and intelligent .

10. In Chapter 10, who does Lucy recognize Dr. John to be when he comes to see Fifine?
(a) Mr. Home.
(b) The man who assisted her the first night in Villette.
(c) One of the passengers on the voyage to France.
(d) Her friend from childhood.

11. What nickname does Graham tend to call Lucy?
(a) Princess.
(b) Little Teacher.
(c) Silent Shadow.
(d) Wild Child.

12. What dark and quiet place does Lucy like to spend time alone at?
(a) The basement .
(b) The Forbidden Alley.
(c) Her room.
(d) The garden.

13. Why is Ginevra Fanshawe also going to France?
(a) To go to school in Villette.
(b) To join her father in France.
(c) Because she is looking for work too.
(d) Because she is friends with Lucy.

14. A fortnight after Lucy's return to school, M. Paul delivers something to her. What is it?
(a) A new hat.
(b) A letter.
(c) A book.
(d) A bottle of medicine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hurts Lucy's feelings at the hotel dinner by calling her a coquette?

2. What is the one final exam that M. Paul cannot administer because he does not know the subject well enough?

3. Who is the actress in the play that impresses Lucy with her drama and passion?

4. What does Lucy find is missing when she arrives in Villette?

5. In Chapter Two, how does Paulina act when sitting with the "adults"?

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