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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. When the master addresses the slaves, why are they shocked?

2. Who seems to acknowledge that the slaves are humans?

3. What does Laurent do in an attempt to delay his punishment?

4. What is the master's official title?

5. Which of the following happens after Beauty falls asleep alone in the chamber, tied up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Beauty's Punishment about?

2. Who is Beauty?

3. Why is Tristan reluctant to be rescued?

4. What fate does the queen determine for Laurent and Tristan?

5. Why does Inanna dress as a man to release Beauty from her constraints?

6. Why do you think Beauty is placed on the ship?

7. What are the two ways that Laurent distinguishes himself in the sultan's court?

8. How have Beauty, Tristan, and Laurent changed since they arrived at the sultan's palace?

9. Describe the tone change from desolation to eeriness in "The Watcher."

10. What does Beauty question about the harem that is also an instance of foreshadowing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is point of view significant to Beauty's Release? Compare and contrast the two perspectives from which the novel is told - Laurent's first person point of view and Beauty's third person limited point of view.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the following parts of the story: climax, resolution, introduction, development, and rising action. Explain which part of the novel represents each part of the story, as well as why each part is significant to the plot or character development.

Essay Topic 3

Write about the relationships in the novel. Is there any importance placed on sex, relationships, or marriage in this novel? Why do you think sex is approached so casually in the novel? Why is this significant?

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