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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. By what other name is Lea known?

2. Who is the main character?

3. For how many years has Lea known Madame Peloux?

4. With whom does Madame Peloux assume Lea has gone on a trip out of Paris?

5. How does Cheri feel about Lea's trip out of Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for CHERI?

2. What does Cheri do during the time he spends at Desmond's?

3. What does Lea recall about summers spent with Cheri?

4. How does Edmee temper her feelings during the time she and Cheri live at Madame Peloux's?

5. What does the author reveal about Cheri's physical and emotional traits?

6. Why is Cheri so unwilling to return to his home?

7. What is Cheri's reaction when he returns from his honeymoon and learns of Lea's trip away from Paris?

8. Have Lea's feelings for Cheri abated during her time away?

9. What could be another reason that Lea is so repulsed by Lili and her young companion?

10. Who is the Pal and how does Cheri meet her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nature of evolving roles is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after Cheri's death and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Lea, Madame Peloux and Edmee. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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