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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 after the queen of France's death does Sylvie say that her dog returned to the guillotine and howled for her mistress?

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

3. What day of the week did Sylvie finally receive news of her son after he finally turned up in France?

4. What are some flowers in the Tournier garden?

5. What does Sylvie give Byron when he leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will Thisbe do to Sylvie's portrait after Le Brun is gone and why?

2. What do Lucien and Sylvie find when to go to dig up the gold?

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

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. What does Le Brun say about Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun and her patroness?

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

8. What happens to Thisbe?

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

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

A character arc is the inner journey of a character in a book. How does Thisbe/Marguerite mature and transform, and what situations influence her growth and transformation?

Essay Topic 2

Based on what a character observes, they can come to wrong conclusions. How do characters in A Sitting in St. James come to wrong conclusions because appearances deceive them?

Essay Topic 3

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

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