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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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?
(a) Fifine.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Mrs. Bretton.
(d) Mr. Home.

3. As the years pass, what news does Lucy hear of Ginevra's marriage?
(a) That they lose their baby daughter.
(b) Stories of great fortune and wealth.
(c) Rumors of debts and dishonor.
(d) That Ginevra's husband dies.

4. While M. Paul is gone he writes letters to Lucy, what does he say about her religion?
(a) That he realizes Protestantism is the only way.
(b) The Lucy should become Catholic like him.
(c) That she should remain Protestant.
(d) That Lucy is silly for being Protestant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 41, M. Paul comes back to the Rue Fossette to say goodbye to Lucy. What is his reaction when he first sees her?

2. Who seems to have her eye on M. Paul as a potential husband?

3. Why does M. Paul tell Lucy that people think that she is dangerous for him?

4. During the second year that Lucy is running her own school, what gift does she unexpectedly receive from a relative of Miss Marchmont?

5. Two associates from the college are at La Rue Fossette to test Lucy. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lucy sees M. Paul arrive at the fete night with Justine Marie, what does she think?

2. Lucy closes the book letting her readers know that M. Paul is expected in November and letting the reader know of the many storms that have claimed lives in the seas. What is one ending regarding Lucy and M. Paul the reader can infer?

3. Lucy sees her friends the Brettons and de Bassompierre's at the fete-night and overhears their conversation. What is said and how does it make Lucy feel?

4. How does M. Paul respond to Lucy's jealousy about Justine Marie?

5. What shift do we see in M. Paul and Lucy's relationship while they are in the country for breakfast?

6. How do others feel about M. Paul and Lucy's relationship in light of their differing religious views?

7. Why is Lucy hesitant to let M. Paul in as a close friend?

8. What explanation does Ginevra give Lucy about the nun?

9. Why does Madame Beck send Lucy on the errand to Madame Walravens?

10. In Chapter 31, Lucy is trying to create a plan to gain more independence, what is her plan?

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