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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. What object does Charlotte use to spy on M. Marais while he is undressing?
2. How many girls live in the convent in Paris Madeleine dreams of?
3. Who does Mother ask for help from when trying to decipher Madeleine's behavior?
4. Who tells Madeleine to watch M. Jouy's face when it crumples?
5. Who is Adrien?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the widow?
2. Who is Madeleine?
3. Why is Madeleine disappointed in the gypsy camp?
4. How does Madeleine feels about her impairment when she is in the convent in Paris?
5. Describe the physical attributes of Matilda. What is so special about her?
6. Why did Saint Michel wish to be beaten and punished?
7. How does Madeleine feel about M. Pujol by the end of Part One?
8. What types of things does Matilda record in her diary?
9. Who is Marguerite?
10. How did M. Pujol lose his place on stage? Who replaced him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Loneliness and abandonment are issues several characters struggle with throughout the story. Charlotte finds herself alone and depressed after she marries M. Marais. M. Pujol struggles with a feeling of loneliness and loss since no audiences appreciate his talent anymore. Write an essay explaining how loneliness and abandonment are essential elements to the characters in the story. How do these issues help define characters like Charlotte and M. Pujol? Is the plot of the story helped or hurt by characters such as these? Use examples from the book to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 2
When Madeleine first meets up with the gypsies, she is disappointed that their camp is not what she envisioned it to be. In her eyes, the camp should have been colorful, fantastic, and not nearly so tidy. Write an essay detailing the first days Madeleine is with the gypsies. Who does she meet? What else about the gypsies is unusual or different from what she expected? Make sure to use examples from the novel to support your opinions.
Essay Topic 3
A love triangle is formed between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Both Madeleine and Adrien love M. Pujol. They turn to each other at times of frustration, and even begin a sexual relationship.Write an essay exploring the love triangle between Madeleine, M. Pujol, and Adrien. Why do Madeleine and Adrien have a sexual relationship when they both love M. Pujol and not each other? Is M. Pujol ever aware of the relationship Madeleine and Adrien share? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
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