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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. How does Fevvers claim she was born?

2. Who do Lizzie and Fevver move in with?

3. What was the name of the person who ran the brothel?

4. Which character comes out squealing?

5. What is the woman's name who comes to talk to Fevvers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fevvers escape from Rosencreutz?

2. What is the real reason Walser has come to interview Fevvers?

3. What are the reasons Fevvers wants to join Madame Screck's house.

4. What is clown alley?

5. How does darkness play an important part in book 1, chapter 4?

6. Describe the chimp's act.

7. What imagery does Carter use to describe the ice cream shop?

8. What pleases Walser about Fevvers in book, 2, chapter 8?

9. Describe the brothel where Fevvers first sets up home.

10. Describe Mignon's life story.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Fevvers and Walser.

1) What is their relationship with other circus folk?

2) What are the similarities and dissimilarities?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the novel's plot.

1) Identify the main plot points of the story. How do they work towards a final resolution?

2) How does Carter use character to further the plot?

3) How does Carter use dialogue to further the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Walser's character. What is Walser's character background? What is Walser's motivation? Why do you think Carter specifically chose Walser's character to fall in love with Fevvers?

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