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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. What does Lily's dad get her for her 14th birthday?

2. In Chapter 13, what is Professor Cohen researching for a novel she wants to write?

3. After Margaret reads The Priory, how many more books does she check out by Mrs. Whipple?

4. At the end of Chapter 19, how long are the Germans in Paris when they ransack the Polish Library in Paris?

5. Where does Odile buy tickets to for Remy to go hiking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Odile realize that the war is on the way?

2. Who returns to the library in Chapter 14, and why?

3. On September 1, 1939, who does the army call up?

4. Who comes to the library on Odile's first day?

5. What does Miss Reeder do when Odile will not speak to Bitsi?

6. What announcement does Remy have when Bitsi comes to lunch with his family?

7. What does Odile learn about Paul and his family when they take a walk in Chapter 10?

8. How has Margaret been feeling living in Paris, and when does she finally feel happy and at home?

9. What does everyone wear on the day that Bitsi comes for lunch in Chapter 11?

10. What type of relationship has Lily had with her mother before her mother got sick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odile suddenly realize that the war is imminent. Why is Odile able to ignore the war for some time? What makes her realize that the war is imminent? How does that change her perspective about her life?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Charles use imagery to help reader’s imagine the world she has created in The Paris Library?

Essay Topic 3

Lily’s father works a lot and is not always available for her. How would you describe the relationship between Lily and her father? Does he allow his work to interfere with his relationship with her?

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