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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. When was perfume introduced to France?

2. The egg sits upon a pillow made of what kind of material?

3. What is the name of Madame Devalier's shop?

4. What is the name of the bay near which Priscilla lives?

5. What is Madame Devalier also known as to the fashionable folk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Priscilla. What is her profession? What is her education?

2. What is taking place in New Orleans in the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

3. What is the "King of the Bean" custom?

4. How is the LeFever business operated?

5. Describe the setting of the LeFever building. Where is it? What is its appearance?

6. What are some examples of metaphors and/or similes from the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

7. What magical object is found in Alobar's court? Where does it stay?

8. Discuss Priscilla's relationship with Ricki. How do they know one another? What are their feelings about each other?

9. In Part I, what does Alobar do once he looks into the magic glass?

10. What is it customary to do in Alobar's kingdom regarding aging rulers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the LeFever twins. What are the names of these two characters? How are they related? What do they do? What is their significance to the overall plot?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the travels of Alobar in Jitterbug Perfume. How old is this character at the end of the novel? Has he grown as a spiritual being throughout his journey? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss foreshadowing in Jitterbug Perfume. What are some examples from the text of this literary device? Define the term in your answer.

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