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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what is Violette's favorite book?
(a) The Cider House Rules.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) Wuthering Heights.
(d) Oliver Twist.

2. In Chapter 42, who picks Violette up from the hospital?
(a) Irene.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Julien.
(d) Nono.

3. Who is Julien's mother?
(a) Bernadette.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Irene.
(d) Violette.

4. In Chapter 11, what drink does Violette often drink and offer to others?
(a) Beer.
(b) Amaretto.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Port.

5. Who was Irene's husband?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Thierry Henrot.
(c) Paul Seul.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Violette meet Philippe?

2. Why is the gravedigger Elvis so nicknamed?

3. When did Irene and Gabriel meet for the first time?

4. In Chapter 10, who died on the same day Violette met Philippe?

5. In Chapter 26, what will visitors regularly leave on tombs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Violette's childhood like?

2. What does Violette do once she locates Philippe Toussaint after almost 20 years of separation?

3. What is the relationship between Violette and Mother and Father Toussaint like?

4. How does Violette get along with the other cemetery workers, the gravediggers and undertakers?

5. What book captivates Violette, and why?

6. How does Violette get rid of teenagers being disrespectful in the cemetery?

7. In Chapter 3, why do Violette and Philippe lose their jobs as level-crossing guards?

8. What is a great equalizer, according to Violette in Chapter 1?

9. What is one reason Irene resists running off with Gabriel after their affair?

10. In Chapter 27, what does Violette do as soon as Leonine is born in regards to literature?

(see the answer keys)

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