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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. How does Germaine convince Camille that she must be spared the trials and executions?

3. What did Catherine do instead of sleeping when she returned to her hotel after Sharrif took her there?

4. Who does Catherine find recently killed when she goes to retrieve her briefcase?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kamel tell Catherine he has done to ensure she is available and able to complete the work he wants her to complete?

2. Why doesn't Mireille want to return to David's home and what information does the Bishop share with her?

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

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

5. 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?

6. What encounter does Philidor relate to David and what happened during the encounter?

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

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

9. Who saves Mirielle from Paris and what connection does Mirielle find out about them and her past?

10. What happens when Camille encounters the Bishop when he arrives at Robespierre's home?

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

Write an essay about the theme of destiny as it is explored throughout the novel. Is this theme realistic? Why or why not? Do you believe that humanity cannot escape what is ordained for them? Why or why not?

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