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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In order to fill her time, Lea toys with the idea of opening a shop or ____________.
2. For how many years have Cheri and Edmee been married at this point?
3. The only things familiar about Lea for Cheri are her eyes and __________.
4. Which of the following does NOT describe Cheri in the post-war days?
5. What event is Edmee hosting when Cheri returns home?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Desmond grow weary of Cheri's aimless existence?
2. After spending the night together, how do Lea's and Cheri's views of the relationship differ?
3. What is the irony of Madame Peloux's understanding that Cheri needs Lea at this point in his life?
4. At this point, how long has it been since Cheri has seen Lea?
5. What is ironic about the claims Lea makes about her age and the things that she is buying?
6. How are Cheri and Edmee at odds over Edmee's charity work?
7. How do Lea's pearls, once an object of pleasure for Cheri, now repulse him?
8. Describe the encounter in which Cheri once again sees the Pal.
9. Why is Cheri strangely drawn to the pal?
10. How does Madame Peloux try to keep Lea away from Cheri after his six-month stay with Desmond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Develop a character study of Edmee. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did she choose to tell the story from the perspective she did? Cite an example of the point of view used.
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