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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 character is considered one of the eight "collection points?"

2. What is jokingly called the eighth wonder of the world in this chapter?

3. What did Blanche write on the cocktail napkin she hands to Catherine?

4. What does Solarin call which is against all of the rules of chess?

5. What does David believe is the only thing that will save France from itself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the treasure of the Abbey which the Abbess and nuns vow cannot fall into the hands of the Bishop of Autun?

2. What story does the Bishop tell Mireille and Valentine after the opera when they spend the night at his home?

3. What steps does Catherine take on her own once she and Lily split up to complete research?

4. When the people at the chess match begin to leave, what does Lily believe is true about Fiske, Solarin's opponent?

5. To whom does Lily introduce Catherine and what happens during their meeting?

6. What story does Catherine tell the Abbess to convince the Abbess that it is important that she receive the entire Service?

7. Why does the Bishop believe it is ironic that the Abbess has gone to Russia and removed the Service from the Abbey?

8. What conclusion does Mordecai draw after hearing Lily and Catherine describe the story of the chauffeur?

9. What explanation does the Bishop give for his slight limp after Valentine and Mireille question him about it and the rumors they have heard about it?

10. What coincidence does Catherine's friend Lily point out about how Catherine has spent her time before she leaves for Algeria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the core aspects of the character Catherine (the one in the 1970s). Include the key elements which make up her character as well as how her character is used to foreshadow the conclusion of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you believe Mordecai and Lily concealed their real relationship? What was their real relationship? Why would the author choose this path? Support your rationale with evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail how the author develops suspense throughout the novel? Do you believe the author does it well? Why or why not?

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