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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When M. Paul asks Lucy how if she would welcome him back if he left for a number of years, how does Lucy respond?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She asks when he is leaving.
(c) She says of course.
(d) She says no.

2. Lucy takes a walk and begins to think about ways to become more independent. What is her idea for independence?
(a) Running away to another country.
(b) Opening her own school.
(c) Opening her own shops.
(d) Getting married.

3. During the second year that Lucy is running her own school, what gift does she unexpectedly receive from a relative of Miss Marchmont?
(a) A new carriage.
(b) A library.
(c) One hundred pounds.
(d) Six new students.

4. Why does Madame Beck make Lucy stay upstairs translating a letter on M. Paul's last day?
(a) Because Lucy is getting sick.
(b) To make life easier on M. Paul.
(c) To try to keep her from saying goodbye.
(d) Because the letter needs to be translated immediately.

5. Lucy sees Ginevra close to the end of her honeymoon. How does Lucy describe Ginevra at this time?
(a) Regretting her elopment.
(b) Happy but very tired.
(c) Beautiful and happy.
(d) Scared to be a wife.

6. Lucy hits her head on the table while trying to pick up her dropped thimble. What does M. Paul do in response to this?
(a) Takes Lucy to the doctor.
(b) Ignores Lucy.
(c) Insults English women and heroes.
(d) Goes to comfort Lucy .

7. When M. Paul asks Lucy to write down his stories, what excuse does she offer for not being able to?
(a) She cannot because she is writing her own stories.
(b) She does not know how to write.
(c) She does not like writing .
(d) She writes too slowly.

8. Lucy continues to observe Graham and Paulina together. What is Paulina's presence doing for Graham?
(a) Making him too feminine.
(b) Making him distant.
(c) Making him rude to Lucy.
(d) Making him a better man.

9. What is the name of M. Paul's dog?
(a) Lady.
(b) Sylvie.
(c) Madame.
(d) Polly.

10. How does Lucy respond to the comments from Messieurs Boissec and Rochemorte as they are testing her?
(a) She cannot understand what they are saying.
(b) She begins to cry.
(c) She yells at them.
(d) She thanks them .

11. When Madame Beck refuses to leave the room where Lucy and M. Paul are saying goodbye, what does M. Paul do?
(a) He storms out alone.
(b) He begins to cry.
(c) He slaps Madame Beck.
(d) He ignores her.

12. What excuse does M. Paul try to use to convince Lucy to take the public examination?
(a) Because she is a teacher.
(b) To show Madame Beck .
(c) Because he knows she will do great.
(d) For the sake of their friendship.

13. Who does Lucy find out is responsible for taking care of Madame Walravens financially?
(a) Mr. Homes.
(b) M. Paul.
(c) Dr. Bretton.
(d) de Hamal.

14. What is the Faubourg Clotilde?
(a) Graham and Paulina's new home.
(b) The city next to Villette .
(c) The new school that M. Paul has opened for Lucy.
(d) The boat that will carry M. Paul to his new destination.

15. In Chapter 36, Lucy finds a lilac pamphlet in her desk. What is the pamphlet about?
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Human rights.
(c) Women's rights.
(d) Romanism.

Short Answer Questions

1. All the students and teacher bring something for M. Paul to celebrate his fete. What do they bring?

2. When everyone else at the school seems to be afraid of M. Paul and his temper, who is the one person who seems to challenge him?

3. How does Madame Walravens respond to Madame Beck's gift?

4. M. Paul notes that his plans to leave Europe have changed, why have they changed?

5. Madame Beck tells Lucy that M. Paul cannot marry. How does Lucy respond to this?

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