View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. A fortnight after Lucy's return to school, M. Paul delivers something to her. What is it?

2. Who's illness leads to Dr. John being called to the school?

3. What is the name of the ship that Lucy takes to France?

4. In Chapter 13, Lucy is in the Etude de soir for the evening to study but soon leaves, why does she leave?

5. In Chapter 12, a small object falls out of a window that Lucy is sitting under. What is that object?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paulina act when Mr. Home returns to the Bretton's in the beginning of the novel?

2. How does the note in the casket describe Lucy?

3. How does Lucy feel about the pink dress?

4. In Chapter 16, how does Mrs. Bretton react to seeing her goddaughter again?

5. How does Lucy seem to feel about her vocation being made known to the Bassompierre's?

6. Why doesn't Lucy like the readings from the "Old Book"?

7. What happens to Lucy as she is looking for the inn in Villette?

8. Describe Rosine.

9. Why does Lucy decide to bury her letters from Dr. John?

10. What does Dr. John do when he finds his letter to Lucy in the garret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of womanhood is prevalent throughout the novel with two main types of womanhood being illustrated through the characters of Paulina and Ginevra. Describe the different types womanhood that these characters represent by using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Lucy is considered a dynamic character in the story of Villette. Describe what a dynamic character is and why Lucy fulfills the requirements to be considered a dynamic character. In contrast, explain what a static character is and provide one example of such a character that can be found in the story.

Essay Topic 3

M. Paul and Lucy's relationship is introduced to the reader early in the novel and is an integral part of Lucy's story. Please describe the development of M. Paul and Lucy's relationship from their first encounter through the end of the novel. Please give specific examples from the story to show the various changes or stages in Lucy and M. Paul's relationship. Did any central themes play out through this relationship? If so, which ones?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 689 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample