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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. What does M. Paul give to a child to pass on to Lucy as he is leaving the school?

2. In Chapter 41, M. Paul comes back to the Rue Fossette to say goodbye to Lucy. What is his reaction when he first sees her?

3. Why does M. Paul tell Lucy that people think that she is dangerous for him?

4. In Chapter 27, M. Paul stops to speak to Lucy after he has read to the students for the night. What does he say to her?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does M. Paul show Lucy's essay to his colleagues?

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

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?

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