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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. Lea recalls reading a postcard sent from whom while she was away?

2. Lea reminds Cheri that he needs to dress to have lunch with whom?

3. How long has Lea been gone on her trip?

4. What does Lea admit to herself about Cheri?

5. What is the literary technique in which Lea tells about the past via memories?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Cheri and Lea introduced to the reader in CHERI?

2. Why are Cheri and Edmee at odds over the state of their marriage?

3. What is the significance of pearls to Cheri?

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

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

6. What does Lea do in order to get any news about Cheri while he is on his honeymoon?

7. What is the premise for CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI?

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

9. How do Lea and Cheri feel about Cheri's proposed marriage to Edmee?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Madame Peloux. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

Essay Topic 2

CHERI and THE LAST OF CHERI are classic stories of the search for love. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in France in the early-twentieth century. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? Do they enjoy any freedoms that 21st century women do no?

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