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

2. How does Paulina respond when Mr. Home's leaves in Chapter Three?

3. In Chapter 14, what big summer celebration is going to take place?

4. When Miss Fanshawe comes to speak with Lucy in her classroom, what is she pleased to hear?

5. Why does Lucy decide to go to Villette?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Lucy after Miss Marchmont's death?

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

5. Describe Miss Marchmont.

6. How does Lucy view Isidore?

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

8. Why is Lucy taking German lessons?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fear of being alone or forgotten seems to haunt Lucy. Give at least three examples of Lucy's fear of being alone and/or forgotten. How did this fear affect certain relationships that Lucy has? How does her fear affect her view of her life? Why do you think this fear exists for Lucy?

Essay Topic 2

Paulina and Lucy are close friends by the end of the novel; however, their life experiences are drastically different. Compare Lucy and Paulina's character traits. Compare and contrast Lucy and Paulina's life circumstances? What about Lucy and Paulina's characters seem to draw them into friendship?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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