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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. Why is Ginevra Fanshawe also going to France?

2. According to the doctor, who found Lucy after she had fainted earlier?

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

4. In Chapter Two, how does Paulina act when sitting with the "adults"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Ginevra's words that she believed Lucy "a little nobody" not matter to Lucy?

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

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

4. Describe Miss Marchmont.

5. How does Lucy view Isidore?

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

7. How does Lucy respond to Madame Beck's offer for her to teach?

8. Why is Lucy taking German lessons?

9. How does Lucy feel about the pink dress?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the early chapters of the book we find Lucy alone and hopeless. At the end of the book we find Lucy still somewhat alone, but no longer hopeless. Who or what plays a role in Lucy moving from a place of hopelessness to a place of hope? Describe how Lucy gains hope throughout her journey in the novel.

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

Pick one chapter that you believe contains a pivotal moment in Lucy's life and could have changed the course of her story. Why do you feel this chapter was so crucial to Lucy's story? What other choices could she have made at that point? Would those choices have drastically changed the course of her story? Please use examples or quotes from the chapter you choose.

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