The Marquise of O, and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Marquise of O, and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Why do the Marquise and her children move in with her parents?

2. Who is the author of "The Marquise of O-"?

3. Why does the Marquise not believe the doctor when he says she is pregnant?

4. What does the family decide to do while the Count is away on his trip?

5. What does the Marquise's family hear about the Count as they try to decide how to thank him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the story end?

2. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?

3. What happens to the Marquise's family because of the war?

4. What happens following the attack?

5. What happens while the family are trying to think of a way to show their gratitude to the Count?

6. What does the Count do after visiting the Marquise's family?

7. What is the Marquise doing at the beginning of the story?

8. Why does the Count want to marry the Marquise, and how does she feel about the idea?

9. How is the Marquise described?

10. What does the Marquise's mother do to prompt a reconciliation between the Marquise and her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the elements of mystery which von Kleist employs throughout the short story "The Marquise of O". What techniques does von Kleist use to create a sense of mystery and intrigue? What plot points are surrounded with mystery? Does the reader learn the truth in the end?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of the collection "The Marquise of O, and Other Stories." Does the author always write in this genre? What are the elements of this genre? What are some other works of the same genre?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Jerónimo and Josefa. What background information does the reader learn about in regards to their relationship? Why are they punished? How do they overcome their separation? In what way does their relationship lead to their downfall?

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