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

Short Answer Questions

1. In who's house does Lucy find herself after she swoons?

2. After Mr. Home's leaves, who becomes Paulina's new object of affection?

3. Lucy must administer the exam that M. Paul cannot. How does she feel about this?

4. When Lucy sees that her letters have been rifled through once again, what does she do?

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 Lucy seem to feel about her vocation being made known to the Bassompierre's?

2. Why is Lucy taking German lessons?

3. Why does Lucy deny that she has feelings for Dr. John?

4. How does Lucy view Isidore?

5. Why does Lucy get sent to the garret by M. Paul?

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

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

8. How does Lucy feel about the pink dress?

9. Describe Madame Beck's relationship with her children.

10. How does Lucy feel about to returning to La Rue Fossette after her illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion is a theme seen throughout the novel. Explain the role that religion play in the following settings/relationships:

a) Between Lucy and her students.

b) In Lucy's relationship with M. Paul.

c) In how others in France (e.g., Pire Silas, Madame Beck) view Lucy.

Essay Topic 2

As the main character, Lucy's personality traits are exposed and shared with the reader throughout the novel and can be seen through her actions, opinions, and words. Please provide a short list of these character traits, and then pick one quality of Lucy's that you dislike and one quality that you like or admire and explain why you feel the way you feel about these character traits of Lucy's. Please use examples from the book when explaining which character trait you like and which you dislike.

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?

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