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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. How many years does Lucy tell the reader M. Paul is gone for?

2. What teacher leaves the school because of M. Paul and his fussing?

3. In Chapter 29, Mrs. Bretton sends a note to Lucy. What does the note say?

4. What does M. Paul use his study at the boy's college for?

5. In Chapter 33, M. Paul asks Lucy what she thinks of his story. What does Lucy say?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does M. Paul respond to Lucy's jealousy about Justine Marie?

2. How did M. Paul keep his promise to the students and teachers of La Rue Fossette?

3. What rumors has Lucy heard that may be the reason behind M. Paul's departure from Europe?

4. How does M. de Bassompierre react when Graham speaks with him about Paulina?

5. How does Lucy feel about Pire Silas when she is first interacting with him?

6. What shift do we see in M. Paul and Lucy's relationship while they are in the country for breakfast?

7. Why did M. Paul drive Madame Panache out of La Rue Fossette?

8. Why is Rosine afraid to take a message to M. Paul?

9. What explanation does Ginevra give Lucy about the nun?

10. Why is Paulina afraid to tell her father that she is in love with Graham?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both M. Paul and Graham are friends of Lucy's, but they both interpret her character in different ways. Describe how both M. Paul and Graham see Lucy. Which man do you think truly knows Lucy's real character? What makes you feel this way? Please use examples from the book to defend your point of view.

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

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.

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