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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. Why does Madeleine become angry with the widow?

2. What type of fruit does M. Pujol offer Madeleine when he sees her standing outside in the sunlight?

3. Who does Mother use to break M. Jouy out of the hospital?

4. The mayor is what kind of father?

5. Who does M. Pujol want to save from being beaten?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Madeleine get upset when she is compared to the Abbott who tortured Saint Michel?

2. Why does Mother blame Madeleine for her troubles with the town's people?

3. List some of the rules Beatrice made up for playing "The Madeleine Game."

4. For what reasons does Adrien want to change the name of M. Pujol's photograph from Stupefaction to Revulsion?

5. Why does M. Pujol tell Madeleine the story of the widow and the carp?

6. Who is Hugh?

7. Describe Mother's plan to break M. Jouy out of the hospital.

8. Why does Madeleine gather gravel to drop on top of M. Pujol's caravan?

9. Why does Madeleine's sleeping form begin to develop bruises?

10. How does M. Pujol feel about being paddled by Madeleine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The widow is a woman of mystery. She is portrayed as both a person of wealth and lecherous taste. Hiring the troupe was not done out of love or respect for their talents. She simply wanted them to pose for sexually explicit and disturbing photographs for her.Write an essay explaining what is known about the widow. How does the story M. Pujol tell about her relevant to her disposition? What is revealed about the widow when she takes Madeleine inside into her private room to talk? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Marguerite is a woman who often performs in heroic roles on stage. When she is offered to play the role of a damaged and tragic woman, she does so, and then tells her composer to never have her play such a role again. Write an essay explaining why playing heroic, male roles means so much to Marguerite. Why does she prefer them? What about traditional female roles does she not like? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

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