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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The intended bride's entire family was killed except for which of the following members?
(a) Cousin.
(b) Mother.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Great aunt.

2. Ourika wrote about what important celebration?
(a) Christening.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Tenth birthday.
(d) First Communion.

3. Even as a small child Ourika was offended by ______.
(a) Vulgarity.
(b) Ugliness.
(c) Bad taste.
(d) Liars.

4. Ourika refers to the Revolution as being ____.
(a) Necessary.
(b) Evil.
(c) Promising.
(d) Good.

5. Mme de B. thought that some of the priest's ideas were ____.
(a) Absurd.
(b) Politically strong.
(c) Wise.
(d) Nonsense.

6. What is the intended bride's first name?
(a) Angelique.
(b) Margueritte.
(c) Maria.
(d) Anais.

7. Ourika asked, "Does _____ bring happiness?"
(a) Love.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Faith.
(d) Complacency.

8. What member of government took Ourika out of the country?
(a) Governor.
(b) First Lady.
(c) Senator.
(d) President.

9. Who became Ourika's constant companion?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Charles.
(d) Michel.

10. Ourika had a history of being stronger than her ____.
(a) Troubles.
(b) Friends.
(c) Mind.
(d) Foes.

11. Which of the following brings boldness of judgment?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Arrogance.

12. Which of the following is not used to describe Mme de B. at this time?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Indulgent.
(c) Open-minded.
(d) Witty.

13. Ourika felt a great loss due to the absence of a ____.
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Home.
(d) Last name.

14. Ourika learned about her lot in life and began to feel nothing but ____.
(a) Hopelessness.
(b) Rage.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Pity.

15. Mme is an abbreviation for which of the following?
(a) Madame.
(b) Matron.
(c) Mother.
(d) Mademoiselle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles' fiancee was very ____ toward Ourika.

2. Where did the massacres take place?

3. Who was summoned to Mme de B.'s home?

4. Ourika wishes to be returned to Senegal because she felt it was better than this ____ society.

5. Who did not go on the trip to the country?

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