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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. How does Lucy respond to the comments from Messieurs Boissec and Rochemorte as they are testing her?

2. In Chapter 29, Mrs. Bretton sends a note to Lucy. What does the note say?

3. When everyone else at the school seems to be afraid of M. Paul and his temper, who is the one person who seems to challenge him?

4. Lucy continues to observe Graham and Paulina together. What is Paulina's presence doing for Graham?

5. What gift did Lucy take time making for M. Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. When M. Paul comes to say farewell to Lucy, in what state does he find her?

2. What explanation does Ginevra give Lucy about the nun?

3. How does M. de Bassompierre react when Graham speaks with him about Paulina?

4. How does Lucy feel about Paulina and Graham's relationship?

5. Why does M. Paul show Lucy's essay to his colleagues?

6. Why is Paulina afraid to tell her father that she is in love with Graham?

7. Why is Rosine afraid to take a message to M. Paul?

8. Describe Madame Walravens.

9. Why is Zylie so interested in M. Paul?

10. What are three things that Lucy does in the three years M. Paul is gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paulina and Lucy are close friends by the end of the novel; however, their life experiences are drastically different. Compare Lucy and Paulina's character traits. Compare and contrast Lucy and Paulina's life circumstances? What about Lucy and Paulina's characters seem to draw them into friendship?

Essay Topic 2

In the early chapters of the book we find Lucy alone and hopeless. At the end of the book we find Lucy still somewhat alone, but no longer hopeless. Who or what plays a role in Lucy moving from a place of hopelessness to a place of hope? Describe how Lucy gains hope throughout her journey in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Lucy is considered a dynamic character in the story of Villette. Describe what a dynamic character is and why Lucy fulfills the requirements to be considered a dynamic character. In contrast, explain what a static character is and provide one example of such a character that can be found in the story.

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