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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 type of tea does Lily's father usually make for her mother?

2. How many crates of books are evacuated from the university library in Strasbourg in Chapter 10?

3. What is Remy studying in Chapter 3, that he wants to drop out of?

4. Before Remy goes in the army, what is the longest that he and Odile have been separated?

5. How long after war is declared does Miss Reeder create the Soldiers' Service?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Odile feel that she knows the children's librarian even before she meets her?

2. What ultimatum do the British give the French in Chapter 20?

3. Why has Odile been so set on learning a trade, getting a job, and saving money?

4. How does Remy pack when he leaves for the army and why?

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

6. What happens when Remy visits the library to see Odile at work in Chapter 8?

7. What is the Soldiers' Service?

8. What does Odile's mother serve for lunch when Paul comes for Sunday lunch in Chapter 3?

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

10. What does Odile buy with her first month's salary from the library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Eleanor is Lily’s stepmother. Why does Lily find it difficult to like Eleanor? How and why does their relationship change?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Charles use cliffhangers in The Paris Library? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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