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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cheri notice about Edmee?
(a) She has become attracted to another man.
(b) She is even more beautiful than the day he married her.
(c) She is morose.
(d) She is pregnant.

2. To whom has Edmee become attracted?
(a) Desmond.
(b) Dr. Boulanger.
(c) Patron.
(d) Dr. Arnaud.

3. Lea spends time with Madame Peloux and __________.
(a) Patron.
(b) Madame Lili.
(c) The Pal.
(d) Cheri.

4. What topic does Cheri confront his mother on one night when he is feeling especially irritable?
(a) Her decision to buy a house next to his.
(b) Cutting him out of her will.
(c) Encouraging Edmee to take a lover.
(d) Her and Edmee making financial decisions without consulting him.

5. What is the setting for Chapter 1 of THE LAST OF CHERI?
(a) Madame Peloux's garden.
(b) Lea's home.
(c) Cheri and Edmee's home.
(d) Desmond's apartment.

6. How can Edmee's demeanor best be characterized now?
(a) Assertive.
(b) Exuberant.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Submissive.

7. What does the Pal have that Cheri recognizes as having belonged to Lea?
(a) Fur stole.
(b) Hat.
(c) Umbrella.
(d) Clutch.

8. With whom does Edmee work on many charity projects?
(a) Madame Peloux.
(b) Lea.
(c) Madame Lili.
(d) Patron.

9. How much time has passed between the novellas, CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six weeks.

10. Which of the following does NOT describe Cheri in the post-war days?
(a) Bored.
(b) Listless.
(c) Ambitious.
(d) Fatigued.

11. Which of the characters has achieved true freedom and happiness?
(a) Lea.
(b) Desmond.
(c) Edmee.
(d) Cheri.

12. What does Madame Peloux determine is Cheri's real problem that makes him so cranky?
(a) He no longer loves Edmee.
(b) He misses his gigolo life.
(c) He has too many war memories.
(d) He needs to travel more.

13. How does Cheri know that Edmee is going to bed?
(a) She is putting on night cream.
(b) He watches the lights in the house go out.
(c) She is having chamomile tea.
(d) She is yawning uncontrollably.

14. What does Cheri drink while talking to the Pal?
(a) Soda.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Gin.
(d) Tea.

15. What is Lea doing when Cheri awakens the next morning?
(a) Dressing.
(b) Writing at her desk.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Eating breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cheri sometimes visit Edmee?

2. As Chapter 4 begins, Cheri is in a state of __________.

3. Why does Edmee spend so much time at the hospital?

4. What does Cheri recall as he takes a nightly walk?

5. What makes Lea think that Cheri may be reconsidering his decision to leave?

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