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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. When Graham is sitting with Lucy at the Prince's birthday dinner, who does he comment is a fine girl?

2. What does Graham offer Paulina when they are at the Terrace?

3. How do the parents seem to initially react when they hear that a doctor they do not know was called to look after their children?

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

5. Why does Lucy decide to go to Villette?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lucy feel about Graham thinking that she is jealous of Ginevra?

2. How does Lucy view Paulina when she first comes to stay with the Brettons?

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

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

5. Describe Rosine.

6. How does Lucy come to be at La Terrasse?

7. Why is Lucy disappointed when Graham calls her his Silent Shadow?

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

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

10. How does Lucy view Isidore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a common occurrence in the story. Please explain the idea of symbolism and explain what a symbol is. Explain why a symbol may be seen negatively by one group or individual and positively by another group or individual. Choose one example from the story and explain how this example displays symbolism.

Essay Topic 2

Give three examples of Lucy's attempts or actions taken toward her own independence. How does Lucy's quest for independence mirror or differ from your own? Please give at least two examples of the similarities or differences.

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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