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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 gift did Lucy take time making for M. Paul?

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

3. What excuse does M. Paul give Lucy for not wanting to marry Zylie?

4. Why is M. Paul leaving Europe?

5. M. Paul soon realizes that Lucy knows his secret about Madame Walravens. What does he ask her to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Madame Walravens.

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

10. Lucy sees her friends the Brettons and de Bassompierre's at the fete-night and overhears their conversation. What is said and how does it make Lucy feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the main character, Lucy's personality traits are exposed and shared with the reader throughout the novel and can be seen through her actions, opinions, and words. Please provide a short list of these character traits, and then pick one quality of Lucy's that you dislike and one quality that you like or admire and explain why you feel the way you feel about these character traits of Lucy's. Please use examples from the book when explaining which character trait you like and which you dislike.

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

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.

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