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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. When Lucy is on her way back to Rue Fossette from the fete-night, what strange sight does she see?

2. Paulina takes something from both her father and Graham to put into her locket. What does she put in her locket?

3. What is the name of the ship that M. Paul will be taking when he leaves Europe?

4. When Lucy finds out about M. Paul's generous care of Madame Walravens, what does she think?

5. How does Madame Walravens respond to Madame Beck's gift?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

In the early chapters of the book we find Lucy alone and hopeless. At the end of the book we find Lucy still somewhat alone, but no longer hopeless. Who or what plays a role in Lucy moving from a place of hopelessness to a place of hope? Describe how Lucy gains hope throughout her journey in the novel.

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