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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. For how many years have Cheri and Edmee been married at this point?

2. What event is Edmee hosting when Cheri returns home?

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

4. The only things familiar about Lea for Cheri are her eyes and __________.

5. What type of behavior does Edmee exhibit at the luncheon that annoys Cheri?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Cheri feels shut out of his marriage and even alienated from Madame Peloux?

2. How does Lea respond when Cheri tells her he must return to his wife?

3. How do Cheri and Lea view each other now?

4. At this point, how long has it been since Cheri has seen Lea?

5. After spending the night together, how do Lea's and Cheri's views of the relationship differ?

6. How does the author show the emerging roles of women in post-war society?

7. Why does Desmond grow weary of Cheri's aimless existence?

8. What does Lea's appearance indicate about her outlook on life now?

9. How does Madame Peloux try to keep Lea away from Cheri after his six-month stay with Desmond?

10. How are Cheri and Edmee at odds over Edmee's charity work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At the end of the novella, Cheri commits suicide. Why did Cheri think this was his only option? Why did he kill himself in the Pal's apartment? What is the significance of Cheri being surrounded by pictures of Lea as he dies?

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the pearls. What do the pearls symbolize for Cheri? Explain.

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