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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. In "The Other Table" how long had the wealthy man seen his love interest for?

2. Who does the wealthy man sit with in "Chouk's Fling"?

3. Who is depressed in "A Bad Morning"?

4. How much did the friend of the woman Colette talks with in "Gitanette" stole?

5. What does the man in "An Interview" describe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with dancers according to "The Accompanist"?

2. What happened with a young English girl in "Love"?

3. Who goes to the opium den in "The Screen" and why?

4. In "Gitanette" what story does Gitanette tell Colette?

5. What happens with the man's friends in "Chouk Alone"?

6. Who does Colette write about in "A Letter" and what criticisms does she give?

7. What does Colette find out about the dancer's mother?

8. How is the tenor described in "The Tenor"?

9. What does "Arrival and Rehearsal" continue?

10. What happens between Cheri and Lea in "Cheri", "The Return", and "The Pearls"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine gender roles in the early 20th century and compare it with the roles of men and women today.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Colette's response to one of her friends or acquaintances in the book and examine the significance of her reactions.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the different points of view which Colette uses in her writing, discussing the benefits and drawbacks and use examples from the book to support your discussion.

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