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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. Which of the following was one of Ourika's main physical ailments?

2. Ourika felt a great loss due to the absence of a ____.

3. Which one of the following was included in those enthusiasms?

4. The family went to stay at the home of an old priest, which was located in which town?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the only thing that allowed Ourika to be happy during this trying time?

2. Ourika decided that she must resign herself to her fate. What was the next step taken by Ourika?

3. How did Mme. de B. influence Ourika's imagination and social development?

4. How did Charles' happiness affect Ourika in a negative way? What was her reaction?

5. Describe the change in the relationship between Charles at Ourika.

6. Why is it said that Ourika was rescued twice from slavery? What happened to Ourika in regards to this issue?

7. How was Ourika affected by this new state of melancholy? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction to the change in Ourika?

8. How did Mme. de B. attempt to help Ourika? What was Ourika's solution to her troubles at this time?

9. How did Ourika's attitude change after Charles' marriage to Anais? What was Mme. de B.'s reaction?

10. What are some or Ourika's earliest childhood memories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast The Code Noir (The Black Code) of 18th century France to the Jim Crow Laws of the 1960s in the United States. What are the major differences? When were the laws changed/repealed? How might Ourika have done something to influence the changes in law? Are there any such laws or codes still used today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In the introductory section of the book, it is said that Ourika is much different from most protagonists in literature. Is this true? If so, how? What makes Ourika different? Is that comment true of French literature or literature in general? What might have made Ourika's situation more common or appropriate for a typical protagonist? How might you portray Ourika in a more contemporary light?

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story or essay on Ourika's life if she had married Charles. Do you think it was ever a possibility? Explain. Do you think that it could have been a scandal? What might Mme. de B. have thought about such a situation? How might Ourika's life have changed if she had not become melancholy? What might her life have been like in 5-10 years?

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