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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides a happy marriage, what does the fortune teller tell Rose of her future?
(a) Rose will die alone.
(b) Rose will explore a barren land.
(c) Rose will have three stillborn children.
(d) Rose will one day be queen.

2. What is an important theme in this book?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Racial identity.
(c) Man vs. nature.
(d) Greed.

3. Who does Desiree arrange a marriage between?
(a) Rose and Alexandre.
(b) Rose and Louis.
(c) Rose and Hoche.
(d) Rose and Tallien.

4. With what boy does Rose fall in love?
(a) Henri.
(b) Alexandre.
(c) Phillippe.
(d) William.

5. What does Rose's mother try to keep her children away from?
(a) The beliefs of the slaves.
(b) Prejudice and hatred.
(c) The men on the island.
(d) The overseers.

6. What revelation does Mimi have for Rose in 'Vicomtese'?
(a) Alexandre has a gambling problem.
(b) Alexandre has huge debts.
(c) Alexandre has a mistress.
(d) Alexandre has a drinking problem

7. What is Rose's punishment for going to the fortune teller?
(a) She is not permitted to ride her horse for a month.
(b) She is not allowed to go to any parties during the social season.
(c) She must do housework for a month.
(d) She is locked in the cellar for eight days and nights.

8. Who is Desiree?
(a) Rose's mother.
(b) Rose's sister.
(c) Rose's maid.
(d) Rose's aunt.

9. Who names Rose's daughter?
(a) Rose.
(b) Desiree.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Alexandre.

10. Who is Desiree's godson?
(a) Henri.
(b) Louis.
(c) Alexandre.
(d) Michel.

11. Who is the woman that Alexandre truly loves?
(a) Laure.
(b) Giselle.
(c) Therese.
(d) Rose.

12. What does Father Droppet talk to Rose about in "Mademoiselle"?
(a) Studying in Paris.
(b) Becoming a teacher.
(c) Joining the convent.
(d) Finding a husband.

13. How old is Rose when she becomes betrothed?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 20.

14. Who is Rose's daughter?
(a) Hortense.
(b) Lucille.
(c) Cecile.
(d) Jacqueline.

15. What does Alexandre think of the idea of marriage with Rose in 'Vicomtese'?
(a) Money would no longer be a problem for him.
(b) He would be the happiest man in France.
(c) He would strive to make her life an honorable one.
(d) He would want children as soon as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joseph urge Rose to do in 'Vicomtese'?

2. What is Catherine's future, as told by the fortune teller?

3. What does Alexandre keep as trophies of his amorous conquests?

4. What does Rose's mother give to Rose prior to her punishment in 'Mademoiselle'?

5. How are Laure Longpre and Rose related?

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