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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tristan punished for as a pony?

2. In the male part of the sultan's palace, who is meant to feel pleasure?

3. Laurent agrees to be rescued only if which character comes with him?

4. For how long is Lexius sentenced to work in the kitchen?

5. What does Laurent begin to recognize as true power after he meets the sultan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the parallelism present in the novel. One example is in the way Laurent enjoys the punishment in the village but fears and resents the second punishment under the sultan's rule. Describe the significance of parallelism in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

On their way back from the sultan's palace, it becomes evident that Tristan, Beauty, and Laurent have each taken something back with them. Explain what each character learned, how that lesson came to them, and how the lesson helped or hurt them later on.

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