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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 long was Sylvie married when her husband died?

2. What is used for music when Byron dances in Book 3, Chapter IV?

3. How many aunts did Eugenie have who took an interest in her life?

4. What does Thisbe's mother call her?

5. In Book 4, Chapter III, what time does Lucien come to the garconniere?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Byron challenge Pearce to a duel?

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

5. What does Lucien ask Lily to prepare for Byron's going-away party, and what preparations does she make?

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

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

8. What instructions does Sylvie give Byron regarding the signet ring as his going-away party beings?

9. Why does Sylvie call for Jane to come for her lesson when she is still dressed in her robe in Book 3, Chapter XIV?

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

Williams-Garcia uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before the story begins. How and why does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in A Sitting in St. James to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner?

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