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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the keys laying?
(a) On a chair
(b) On a rug by the fire
(c) On a coffee table
(d) On a sofa

2. What does the young wife blame for the piano being out of tune?
(a) The sea breeze
(b) People stamping their feet
(c) Careless fingers
(d) The house keeper

3. What is marked on the paper napkin?
(a) La Merriot
(b) La Duvet
(c) La Coupole
(d) Les Miserables

4. How many secrets does the husband say a man must have from his wife?
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) None
(d) Three

5. What does the young wife have for breakfast?
(a) Gammon and eggs
(b) Cinnamon toast
(c) Croissants and coffee
(d) French toast

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does the story take place?

2. How many times does the husband say she will be able to change her jewelery a day?

3. What key does the husband ask his wife not to use?

4. What does the young wife compare the box her wedding dress came to?

5. What kind of novel does the young wife say she wants to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does the young wife romanticize her marriage to the Marquis?

2. Why do you think the story constantly harks back to past times?

3. Why do you think the piano is the only character Carter gives a name to?

4. What Fairy Tale conventions does Carter use?

5. Is it significant that the young girl compares her mother to Medusa?

6. Why does the girl decide to enter the private room?

7. Do you think the Marquis is a conventional murderer in term of literature?

8. What do you know about Marquis's from other popular fiction?

9. What do you think the girl means to the Marquis?

10. Describe the young girl.

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