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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. M. Paul suggests that Lucy take the public examination with the first class students. How does Lucy respond?
(a) The idea horrifies her.
(b) She wants to take the exam.
(c) She likes the challenge.
(d) She says she has already taken it.

2. Who secretly leaves books and pamphlets in Lucy's desk for her to read?
(a) Madame Beck.
(b) M. Paul.
(c) Georgette.
(d) Zylie.

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

4. What does Lucy tell the reader about Paulina and Graham's marriage?
(a) They are blessed despite some hard times.
(b) They have many many difficult years.
(c) They get divorced.
(d) Paulina dies right after they marry.

5. What is Lucy wearing the day of the school's breakfast in the country that causes M. Paul to make fun of her?
(a) A boring shawl.
(b) Pointy shoes.
(c) A feathery hat.
(d) A pink dress.

6. What excuse does M. Paul give Lucy for not wanting to marry Zylie?
(a) He is not the marrying type.
(b) He is already married.
(c) He likes Ginevra.
(d) He does not like Zylie's character.

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

8. After their big farm breakfast, Lucy and M. Paul sit together under a tree. What is Lucy doing?
(a) Napping.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Writing a story.
(d) Reading to M. Paul.

9. In Chapter 29, Mrs. Bretton sends a note to Lucy. What does the note say?
(a) She tells Lucy she is sick.
(b) She just wants to say hello.
(c) She wants to let Lucy know she is leaving.
(d) She would like Lucy to attend a lecture with her.

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

11. Why does M. Paul tell Lucy that people think that she is dangerous for him?
(a) Because she is of a different religion.
(b) Because she is not loving.
(c) Because she does not want to marry.
(d) Because she has no connections.

12. When Lucy is on her way back to Rue Fossette from the fete-night, what strange sight does she see?
(a) The nun walking along the street.
(b) Ginevra and Dr. Graham walking together.
(c) Her dead mother.
(d) A carriage with a white hankerchief waving out the window.

13. While Lucy is walking alone through the park on an April day, who does she spy?
(a) de Hamal and Ginevra.
(b) The de Bassompierre's and Dr. Bretton.
(c) M. Paul and Zylie.
(d) Dr. Bretton and Ginevra.

14. What gift did Lucy take time making for M. Paul?
(a) A painting.
(b) A cake.
(c) A card.
(d) A watchguard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does M. Paul react when he receives Lucy's gift for his fete-day?

2. Who makes it clear that they do not approve of M. Paul's relationship with Lucy?

3. Right before M. Paul says farewell to Lucy, what does he tell her?

4. M. Paul soon realizes that Lucy knows his secret about Madame Walravens. What does he ask her to do?

5. What does Paulina tell Lucy she received from Graham when traveling across France with her father?

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