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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Antoinette's husband feel things will look in the sun?

2. What does Antoinette's husband write to Mr. Fraser in a personal letter?

3. Why doesn't Antoinette like her husband calling her Bertha?

4. How does Antoinette's husband feel about Creoles of pure English descent?

5. What does Antoinette's husband say happens the day before the wedding ceremony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Christophine is a key character in the life of Antoinette and her mother. Why do you think she stays with the family after the slaves are freed? She is suspected of practicing obeah. Describe events or comments in the story that suggests she used it to help Antoinette's mother. What does Antoinette ask of her in Part Two?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Jean Rhys created a back story for Bertha Mason of "Jane Eyre"? Do you believe this story is a good example of feminist response to a patriarchal cannon of literature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How is St. Pierre described? What image does this give you of the town? Describe at least one event that Antoinette relates concerning St. Pierre. What island do you think St. Pierre might be located on? Why?

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