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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. Who does Lucy see leaving Madame Walravens house when she is visiting on behalf of Madame Beck?

2. Who is afraid to take messages to M. Paul because of his temper issues?

3. Lucy sees Ginevra close to the end of her honeymoon. How does Lucy describe Ginevra at this time?

4. As M. Paul and Lucy walk together in the alley, what do they see coming out of a tree?

5. In Chapter 38, who interrupts Lucy and M. Paul in the garden as he is holding her hand and is just about to tell her something?

Short Essay Questions

1. When M. Paul comes to say farewell to Lucy, in what state does he find her?

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

3. How does Ginevra's uncle respond to her elopement?

4. How do others feel about M. Paul and Lucy's relationship in light of their differing religious views?

5. Why doesn't Lucy give M. Paul his watchguard at first?

6. How does Lucy feel about Paulina and Graham's relationship?

7. Why does Madame Beck send Lucy on the errand to Madame Walravens?

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

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

10. Describe Madame Walravens.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The literary element of conflict is found throughout Lucy's story. Please define conflict as a literary function. Describe the following three types of conflict and give one example from the story for each of these types of conflict:

1) Man vs. man.

2) Man vs. self.

3) Man vs. society.

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