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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. How does Lucien usually start his mornings?

2. When Rosalie inspects the room of her dead aunt, what does she see embroidered on the duvet?

3. How many days are there until Byron's farewell party when Sylvie hands out the invitations?

4. In Book 3, Chapter V, where does Eugenie sleep when she stays with the Guilberts?

5. In Book 4, Chapter VI, how long has it been since Thisbe's son died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Thisbe?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Le Brun get Thisbe as his assistant?

7. What conversation do Lily and Thisbe have when Thisbe returns after nearly drowning?

8. How did Sylvie get her signet ring back when Lucien gave it to a cabaret singer?

9. Why does Eugenie say that she cannot marry Byron?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would you describe Lucien’s character? Why could he be considered to be amoral?

Essay Topic 2

Rosalie is Lucien’s mixed-blood daughter. How does Rosalie live in two worlds? Why does she not belong in either world?

Essay Topic 3

In the book, slaves are often accused of crimes based on suspicious behavior. Why are slaves accused of crimes based on suspicious behavior? Why are they believed to always be guilty?

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