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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. Who tells Marcel that he is honorable even though his father is a fool?

2. Who first confirms Zazu's death in the book?

3. What body part of Cecile's has to be removed after a fight in Section 11, Volume 2?

4. Who helps Anna Bella feed Marcel after he is hurt in Section 14, Volume 3?

5. What is the name of the girl Philippe first marries?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cecile tell Marie just after Philippe dies?

2. How did Philippe and Aglae come to be married?

3. What happens when Aglae attends Philippe's wake?

4. What decision does Anna Bella come to regarding her love life at the end of Section 8, Volume 1?

5. How is the gift Philippe gives to Marie in Section 8, Volume 1 described?

6. How does Vincent react when he finds out Anna Bella is pregnant?

7. What does Aglae discover regarding her husband's finances in Section 9, Volume 2?

8. What does Marcel learn about his father's wishes when he goes to a notary in Section 11, Volume 2?

9. What does Vincent do after finding out about Marie's rape?

10. What does Marcel do when he is presented with a marriage proposal from a woman named Marguerite?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the creation of progress that is presented in the book. What efforts do the book's characters make to create progress for their own success and who was most successful in this venture?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the nature of friendship that is presented in the book. What does friendship provide for characters like Marcel and Richard in regard to human needs that they are unable to find in other relationships? In this regard, how integral is having friends for the book's characters?

Essay Topic 3

Even though Marcel and Richard are best friends and appear to have similar dreams, the two characters do have differences. Compare and contrast the portrayal of the characters Marcel and Richard in the book. What is the main driving force behind each of these young men's actions, namely the aspirations for their future, and what can we learn about the nature of their character based on these desires?

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