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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 when she sneaks off at night to the Haute-Ville for the fete night celebration?

2. When Madame Beck refuses to leave the room where Lucy and M. Paul are saying goodbye, what does M. Paul do?

3. While M. Paul is gone he writes letters to Lucy, what does he say about her religion?

4. When spring and warm weather come around, how is Lucy feeling?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Madame Beck tells Lucy she cannot marry M. Paul. Why does Lucy think Madame Beck is saying this?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lucy has significant relationships with both Paulina and Ginevra in the story. The reader can see, in the latter part of the novel, Lucy comparing the characters of Paulina and Ginevra to one another, and declaring one of them a better person than the other. Please compare and contrast Paulina and Ginevra's characters, give examples from the book, then explain which character you like more and why.

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is a common occurrence in the story. Please explain the idea of symbolism and explain what a symbol is. Explain why a symbol may be seen negatively by one group or individual and positively by another group or individual. Choose one example from the story and explain how this example displays symbolism.

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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