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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 Chapter 16, when Dr. John comes to the house, who does Lucy finally recognize him to be?

2. Where does Lucy go to read her letter from Dr. John?

3. Who does Lucy visit after Miss Marchmont dies?

4. Who is Lucy Snowe?

5. How does Lucy view Paulina now that she is older?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lucy feel about the pink dress?

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

5. What reason does Lucy give Paulina for why she is a teacher?

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

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

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

9. How is Lucy's voyage to France?

10. Why is Lucy taking German lessons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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