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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. M. Paul notes that his plans to leave Europe have changed, why have they changed?

2. The morning after the festival, Ginevra has gone missing. Where did she go?

3. In Chapter 41, what does Lucy confess to M. Paul that she is worried about?

4. What subject does M. Paul decide to teach Lucy himself?

5. What is the name of M. Paul's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Lucy believe that the older Paulina is a good person?

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

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

4. How does M. Paul respond to Lucy breaking his glasses?

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

6. Lucy closes the book letting her readers know that M. Paul is expected in November and letting the reader know of the many storms that have claimed lives in the seas. What is one ending regarding Lucy and M. Paul the reader can infer?

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

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

9. Why doesn't Lucy want to take the public examination?

10. Why is Zylie so interested in M. Paul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of womanhood is prevalent throughout the novel with two main types of womanhood being illustrated through the characters of Paulina and Ginevra. Describe the different types womanhood that these characters represent by using examples from the book.

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

Foreshadowing is an element of literature that can be seen in several relationships throughout the novel. Describe the idea of foreshadowing; provide three examples of foreshadowing that can be found in Villette and explain why these examples can be seen as foreshadowing.

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