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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 color uniforms do Pearce and Byron wear for the going-away party?

2. How old was Lucien's half-brother when he buried gold coins for Sylvie?

3. Where does a steamer travel that Lucien suggests Le Brun take if he does not stay to paint Sylvie's portrait?

4. How much does Le Brun ask to be paid?

5. Where does Byron teach Rosalie to dance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eugenie's carriage come for her early in Book 3, Chapter VIII?

2. What does Lucien tell Rosalie before they go to the going-away party?

3. Why does Le Brun stay for the going away party?

4. Why does Eugenie shares Jane's room when she stays with the Guilberts?

5. What happens when Rosalie asks for a note giving her permission to use fabric for a riding outfit for Jane?

6. Why does Le Brun refuse punch when Thisbe brings him some at the party?

7. How do Marie and Louise prepare for the party?

8. Why will Sylvie not allow Lily to serve at Byron's going-away party?

9. How does Thisbe feel when she learns she was named for a dog?

10. Why does Sylvie agree to give Lucien the gold In Book 4, Chapter V?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Guilberts do not see their slaves as people. What is communicated about racism and slavery through the attitude of the Guilberts toward their slaves?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Lucien and other plantation owners believe their female slaves are for their personal pleasure. How do Lucien and other plantation owners treat their female slaves? Are they guilty of raping their slaves?

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