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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. Lucy will never be Catholic. Why?

2. In Chapter 27, M. Paul stops to speak to Lucy after he has read to the students for the night. What does he say to her?

3. When Lucy finds out about M. Paul's generous care of Madame Walravens, what does she think?

4. Who does Lucy find out is responsible for taking care of Madame Walravens financially?

5. Ginevra tells Lucy who the nun really is. Who is the nun?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does M. Paul respond to Lucy breaking his glasses?

2. Lucy closes the book letting her readers know that M. Paul is expected in November and letting the reader know of the many storms that have claimed lives in the seas. What is one ending regarding Lucy and M. Paul the reader can infer?

3. How does M. Paul respond to Lucy's jealousy about Justine Marie?

4. When Lucy sees M. Paul arrive at the fete night with Justine Marie, what does she think?

5. In Chapter 31, Lucy is trying to create a plan to gain more independence, what is her plan?

6. Why doesn't Lucy give M. Paul his watchguard at first?

7. What rumors has Lucy heard that may be the reason behind M. Paul's departure from Europe?

8. How do others feel about M. Paul and Lucy's relationship in light of their differing religious views?

9. What shift do we see in M. Paul and Lucy's relationship while they are in the country for breakfast?

10. Madame Beck tells Lucy she cannot marry M. Paul. Why does Lucy think Madame Beck is saying this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fear of being alone or forgotten seems to haunt Lucy. Give at least three examples of Lucy's fear of being alone and/or forgotten. How did this fear affect certain relationships that Lucy has? How does her fear affect her view of her life? Why do you think this fear exists for Lucy?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is a common occurrence in the story. Please explain the idea of symbolism and explain what a symbol is. Explain why a symbol may be seen negatively by one group or individual and positively by another group or individual. Choose one example from the story and explain how this example displays symbolism.

Essay Topic 3

Religion is a theme seen throughout the novel. Explain the role that religion play in the following settings/relationships:

a) Between Lucy and her students.

b) In Lucy's relationship with M. Paul.

c) In how others in France (e.g., Pire Silas, Madame Beck) view Lucy.

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