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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paulina respond when Mr. Home's leaves in Chapter Three?
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) She is distraught and depressed.
(c) She is quiet but happy.
(d) She is glad to see him go.

2. In Chapter 12, a small object falls out of a window that Lucy is sitting under. What is that object?
(a) A candy.
(b) A casket.
(c) A locket.
(d) A flower.

3. What is the name of Dr. John's home?
(a) La Terrasse.
(b) Jour Heureux .
(c) Rue Fossette.
(d) Beau Ciel .

4. Why does Madame Beck seem upset when Dr. John leaves?
(a) Because parents were upset that he was there.
(b) Because Lucy spoke English.
(c) Because Dr. John does not seem interested in her admiration.
(d) Because her daughter was sick.

5. We are introduced to Graham early in the story, who is he?
(a) A friend visiting Mrs. Bretton.
(b) Paulina's father.
(c) Mrs. Bretton's son.
(d) Lucy's brother.

6. Miss Marchmont mentions "Frank", who is Frank?
(a) Miss Marchmont's former fiance.
(b) A servant in the house.
(c) Lucy's brother.
(d) Miss Marchmont's son.

7. After Mr. Home's leaves, who becomes Paulina's new object of affection?
(a) Graham.
(b) Mrs. Bretton.
(c) A house-maid.
(d) Lucy Snowe.

8. Ginevra and Lucy attend a speech given in honor of the birthday of a young prince. Who is the speaker?
(a) M. Paul.
(b) M. de Bassompierre.
(c) Madame Beck.
(d) The king.

9. Dysirye, Madame Beck's eldest daughter, is...
(a) Shy.
(b) Very helpful with her other sisters.
(c) Lucy's favorite.
(d) A troublemaker.

10. In who's house does Lucy find herself after she swoons?
(a) Mrs. Bretton's.
(b) Her own house.
(c) Madame Beck's.
(d) Mrs. Leigh's.

11. Who is the actress in the play that impresses Lucy with her drama and passion?
(a) Vashti.
(b) Sheba.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Ester.

12. What dark and quiet place does Lucy like to spend time alone at?
(a) The basement .
(b) The Forbidden Alley.
(c) The garden.
(d) Her room.

13. Dr. John speaks with Lucy about the notes that she found. Who does it seem the notes are for?
(a) Rosine.
(b) Ginevra.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Madame Beck.

14. What disaster happens during the play that leads to the patrons being evacuated from the hall?
(a) A fire breaks out.
(b) Someone gets sick.
(c) Lucy faints.
(d) An earthquake .

15. Why is Mr. Home's visiting Mrs. Bretton in the beginning of the novel?
(a) He is going to be picking up Lucy .
(b) He is a neighbor of Mrs. Bretton's.
(c) He wants to see that his daughter is settled in.
(d) He is just passing through the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Lucy as she gazes at the Cleopatra?

2. Why is Ginevra Fanshawe also going to France?

3. Who's decision gives Lucy the job at Madame Beck's?

4. What does Lucy say in response to all of Dr. John's ravings about his object of affection?

5. Who is Lucy Snowe?

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