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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in love with La Belle Normande?

2. Who owns the building where Gavard lives?

3. With whom does La Belle Normande think she may be in love?

4. How old is Cadine when she opens her business?

5. Why does La Belle Lisa think that Florent is up to no good?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zola uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Monsieur Gavard. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Quenu. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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