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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 71, where does Irene travel on an impulse to meet Gabriel again?
(a) London.
(b) The Sedan.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Barcelona.

2. In Chapter 51, what is the official story of how the fire at La Clayette started?
(a) The children made themselves hot chocolate and forgot to turn the stove off.
(b) The cause was never officially determined.
(c) A match was left burning outside.
(d) Someone's cigarette started the fire.

3. When is Philippe's funeral?
(a) May 4, 2020.
(b) November 12, 2000.
(c) June 2, 2017.
(d) July 18, 2005.

4. Who thinks about her affair with Philippe in Chapter 57?
(a) Swan Letellier.
(b) Eloise Petit.
(c) Francois Pelletier.
(d) Genevieve Mangan.

5. What does Genevieve plan to buy at Bricorama?
(a) A hammer.
(b) Rope.
(c) Nails.
(d) Wood.

6. Who does Genevieve long expect will visit her?
(a) Eloise.
(b) Fontanel.
(c) Edith.
(d) Philippe.

7. What does Violette say she would like to slip into Leonine's coffin?
(a) Herself.
(b) Leonine's book.
(c) Leonine's blanket.
(d) Leonine's ring.

8. When does Violette stop celebrating her own birthdays?
(a) After the earthquake.
(b) Right after she begins working at the cemetery.
(c) After her divorce.
(d) Right after Leonine's death in 1993.

9. How many girls died in the fire at La Clayette?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

10. What does Violette neglect to do after Leonine's death that people think is strange?
(a) Attend her daughter's funeral.
(b) Sing.
(c) Read her book.
(d) Buy a cat.

11. In Chapter 50, what words from a Johnny Halladay song come to Irene when she is with Gabriel?
(a) Tonight, we are young.
(b) We will love forever.
(c) We will set the world on fire.
(d) Hold back the night.

12. In 54, what does Violette compare herself to in her marriage to Philippe?
(a) A priest.
(b) A foreigner.
(c) A side dish.
(d) A box of chocolates.

13. How does Sasha tell Violette his wife and children died?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) In a poisoning accident.
(c) In a drowning accident.
(d) In a fire.

14. What happens the last time the woman in Chapter 57 sees Philippe during their affair?
(a) He brings another man to have sex with her too.
(b) He cuts her with a knife.
(c) He breaks her arm.
(d) He breaks her leg.

15. What does Violette do when Philippe tells her the trial's verdict?
(a) Gets a knife and tries to stab him.
(b) Screams and cries.
(c) Goes to the cemetery to be at Leonine's grave.
(d) Just says, "right," and goes back to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 73, what does Violette make Philippe promise her?

2. Where does Violette feel closest to Leonine?

3. What is in the parcel with no name on it that Violette receives in 1995?

4. What does Sasha tell Violette life is like in Chapter 67?

5. Who is the cemetery-keeper before Violette?

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