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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paul's parents tell him to do when he visits Félicité?

2. Who does Félicité begin to see frequently after Virginie goes away to school?

3. What does Félicité do after Virginie goes to school?

4. What does Félicité finally die of?

5. What distinctive trait does Félicité develop due to a fit of giddiness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The procession of Corpus Christi recurs in this story and is a critical aspect of the imagery in the final chapter. In what ways does the significance of this particular celebration relate to the important themes in this story? You should definitely consider how it might mirror Félicité's understanding of religion, but you may also consider and discuss any other relationships that strike you. Be sure to refer to specific examples from the text in your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Mme. Aubain and Félicité's reactions to Virginie's death. How do their reactions fit in with their characters in general?

Essay Topic 3

Mme. Aubain frequently functions as a foil for Félicité. Find several examples of this in the text and consider how Flaubert uses Mme. Aubain to draw attention to various aspects of Félicité's character.

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