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Where has Anita been while telling the story?
An insane asylum
She's an inmate in solitary confinement in a mental institution
Anita "Needy" Lesnicki, once an insecure and bookish teenager living near Devil's Kettle, Minnesota, is now a violent mental inmate who narrates the story as a flashback while in solitary confinement. She has been friends with a selfish and popular cheerleader, Jennifer Check, since childhood, despite having little in ...
Tocqueville stated that the strong role of religion in the U.S. was due to what?
The separation from the government
separation of government
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What did Tocqueville speculate on?
The future of democracy in the United States
The future of Democracy in the United States.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Tocqueville stated that social mechanisms have paradoxes, what is this known as?
The Tocqueville effect
The Tocqueville effect.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
As social conditons improve what happens to social frustration?
It increases
it increases
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Tocqueville stated that there was a growing hatred of what?
Social Privilege
social privilege
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
By studying the United States Democracy, Tocqueville was trying to understand the failings of what country?
France
France.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
After what year did Tocqueville's view of the United States take a darker turn?
1840
1840
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
According to Tocqueville, democracy has a tendency to degenerate into what?
Soft Despotism
Soft despotism.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What country was Tocqueville from?
France
France
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What did Tocqueville believe was unhealthy between democrats and the religious in France?
Antagonism
The antagonism due to the connection between church and state.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What form of government is Tocqueville analyzing?
Republican representative democracy
democracy
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What are the two possible threats to Democracy that Tocqueville discusses?
Soft despotism and the tyranny of the majority.
democracy has a tendency to degenerate into despotism and tyranny of the majority
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
How does Tocqueville think that religion had managed to play a healthy role in the United States?
Religion had been separated from government
It was separate from the government, which everyone seemed to agree on.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What does Tocqueville blame for the negative influence of religion in France?
The antagonism existing between the democrats and the religious groups
The connection between church and state.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What does Tocqueville think is the motivation for the dangerous extremes people might go to in the future?
The overwhelming drive for equality among men
Excesses of passion.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What are the two societies Tocqueville discusses in the two volumes of Democracy in America?
The political society and the civil society
United States and France
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What is the essential problem that social mechanisms have?
The problem of paradox
Social paradoxes occur creating negative effects.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What is the 'Tocqueville Effect'?
The fact that social mechanisms are paradoxical.
social frustration increases as social conditions improve
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What is the primary focus of democracy in the US?
An analysis of why, while failing in other places, republican-representative democracy has succeeded in the US.
to ananlyze why republican democracy is successful in the US but fails in other places
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Who took note of the US' success and France's failures in applying democracy?
Tocqueville
Tocqueville.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Into what has US democracy have a tendency to degenerate into?
Soft depotism
"soft despotism" and the risk if developing a tyranny
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Why did religion play a strong role in the United States?
Because it remained separate from the state/government.
Because religion is separate from government
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
In France, what took place between democrats and religion?
Unhealthy antagonism
An antagonism between church and state.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
How was civil society described in the second volume?
As a sphere of private and civilian affairs.
It is a combiation of public and private dealings.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
How do you sum up the concept of the Tocqueville Effect?
While social conditions improve, social frustration also increases.
The concept was "social frustration increases as social conditions improve".
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
After what year did Tocqueville's US views take a darker turn?
After 1940
1840.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
In which piece was the darker turn on Tocqueville's US views made evident?
Tocqueville on America after 1840: Letters and Other Writings.
after 1840 Letters and Other Writings
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Who wrote "Tocqueville on American after 1840: Letters and Other Writings"?
Aurelian Craiutu
Aurelian Craiutu.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What is the main focus of the story?
understanding why a political system that failed in many other places works in the United States
Tocqueville Effect
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Which two countries are compared in the story?
France and the US
United States and France
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What does the story describe as possibly leading to totalitarian states?
being passionate about all men being equal
Excess passion for equality.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Why does religion have a strong role in the US, according to the story?
because it was kept separate from the government
separation of church and state
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Why is there opposition between the religious and the democrats in France?
due to the close relationship between state and church
Opposition is caused by the connection between church and state.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
How do improved social conditions affect the state, according to the story?
the government tries to become more powerful
the state concentrates more on itself
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
Which change in society increases frustration, according to the story?
improved social conditions
When social conditions improve.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What type of political system does the United States have, according to the story?
one where politicians are elected to represent people
republican representative democracy
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
What could happen to democracy, according to the story?
it could turn into a situation where the people have no real influence over the state
It leads to totalitarianism.
The primary focus of Democracy in America is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native Fra...
How does Mary arrive at the house?
She descends from the sky with her umbrella.
She descends from the sky with the help of her umbrella.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Why did the children's nanny quit?
She assumed that they ran away again.
The children had ran away again.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What were the children doing while they were "runaways"?
They were chasing a lost Kite.
Chasing their kite
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Where does George work?
He works at the Bank.
The bank.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Who is George's boss?
Mr Dawes Sr. is George's boss.
Mr. Dawe's Sr.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does Bert do for a living?
Bert is a screever.
He is a one-man band.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
How do Mary Poppins and the children end up in the countryside?
She uses her magic on one of Bert's drawings.
Though a chalk drawing
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What causes the bank run?
Mr Dawes grabs Michael's tuppence.
Customers demanding their money back.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Where do George, Mary and the children end up after the bank run?
They get lost in the East End.
The rooftops
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does George do after he tells the Uncle Albert joke and goes home?
He fixes the children's kite and takes the family to the park.
He fixes the children's kite.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Where does Bert give the audience a tour?
Cherry Tree Lane.
Cherry Tree Lane
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What were the Bank's children doing when they ran away?
Chasing a kite.
Chasing a lost kite
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does George do with then letter the children wrote to advertise for a nanny?
Throws it in the fireplace.
He rips the letter up and throws the pieces in the fireplace.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What happens to the nannies as they appear outside?
A gust of wind blows them away.
They are blown away by high wind
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does Bert do on the pavement?
Draws chalk sketches.
Draws chalk sketches
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Who servers Mary Poppins and Bert tea?
Penguin waiters.
4 penguins
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What is Mary's no nonsense word?
Supercalifragilistitexpialidocious.
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
When Jane and Michael get lost at the East End, who do they run into?
Bert.
Bert
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Where do the children, Mary and Bert have a song and dance?
On the rooftops.
onOn the roof
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does Dawes do when he finally gets the joke?
He floats into the air.
floats into the air laughing
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Why was George Banks displeased with his children at the beginning of the story?
His children had run away from home again.
They presented their own advertisement for a nanny
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What item does Mary Poppins present to George Banks upon her first arrival at their home?
The advertisement that the Banks children had written.
The previously ripped up advertisement letter that is now magically restored.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What causes Mary and the children's pleasant park outing to suddenly end?
A thunderstorm.
A thunderstorm destroys Bert's drawing.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
How does Mary's Uncle Albert end up on the ceiling of his house?
Laughing too hard.
From uncontrollable laughter
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What kind of business does George Banks work at?
A bank.
A bank
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What does Michael Banks offer his father to make ammends after the fiasco at the bank?
Tuppence.
His tuppence.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Who has a job as a chimney sweep at one point in the story?
Bert.
Bert
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What kind of natural phenomenon signifies that Mary must leave the Banks' employment?
A change in the wind.
The wind changes.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
Which character ends up dying happily from laughter?
Mr. Dawes Sr.
Mr. Dawes Sr.
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What kind of toy does George Banks fix for his children at the end of the story?
A kite.
A kite
In Edwardian London, 1910, Cockney one-man band Bert is entertaining a crowd when he senses a change in the wind. Afterwards, he directly addresses the audience and gives them a tour of Cherry Tree Lane, stopping outside the home of the Banks family. George Banks returns home from his job at the bank to learn from his ...
What is consumption?
Tuberculosis.
tuburculosis
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What is Armand Duval's nationality?
French.
bourgeois
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does it signify when Marguerite wears a white camelia?
That she is available to make love.
That she is available for love making
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
For what reason does Armand believe Marguerite left the countryside?
For another man.
To be with another man
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What is Marguerite's profession?
A demimondaine. A courtesan.
courtesan
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does it signify when Marguerite wears a red camelia?
She is not available for making love.
that she is menstruating and unavailable to her lovers
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Who persuades Marguerite to leave the countryside?
Armand's father.
Armand's father
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Why does Armand's father disapprove of Armand's love affair with Marguerite?
That the scandal of their love will ruin Armand's sister's chance of a good marriage.
He is afraid the scandal will ruin his daughter's chances for marriage.
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Where did Armand and Marguerite live before they left for the countryside together?
Paris.
They lived in Paris
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Marguerite wear when unavailable for lovemaking?
Red Camellia
A red Camelia
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Marguerite wear when she is available for love making?
White Camellia
She wears a white camelia
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Who falls in love with Marguerite?
Armand
Armand
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Armand's father fear will be damaged by scandal?
Armand's sister's marriage chances
Armand's sister's chance at marriage
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Armand's father convince Marguerite to do?
leave Armand
leave Armand
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Armand think Marguerite left for?
The love of another man
another man
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What is Marguerite's occupation before meeting Armand?
A courtesan
courtesan
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What modern disease is believed to be the cause of Marguerite's death?
syphillis
syphilis
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What is the gender of the story's narrators?
male
The narrators are male
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What real life personage is the story believed to be about?
Dumas
Marie Duplessis
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What illness does Marguerite suffer from?
Consumption/Tuberculosis
consumption (tuberculosis)
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
When does Marguerite wear a red camelia?
when she is menstruating
When he is on her period and cannot work as a prostitute.
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What does Armand fear a scandal would do?
destroy Armand's sister's chances of marriage.
Hurt his sister's marriage chances
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Why does Armand think Marguerite leaves?
to be with another man
for someone else
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What do some scholars believe consumption was a euphemism for ?
syphyllis
syphilis
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Which French novel is mentioned?
Manon Lescaut
Manon Lescaut
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
When does Marguerite wear a white flower?
when she is available for lovers
When as a courtesan she is ready for love making
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What is Marguerite's death described as?
an unending agony
unending agony
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What makes Marguerite virtuous?
her love for Armand
Her love for Armand
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
Why does Marguerite leave her courtesan life?
to move to the country with Armand
to be with Armand
Written by Alexandre Dumas, fils, (1824–1895) when he was 23 years old, and first published in 1848, La Dame aux Camélias is a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's brief love affair with a courtesan, Marie Duplessis. Set in mid-19th century France, the novel tells the tragic love story between fictional ch...
What did Muffy place in a guest's wardrobe?
Heroin paraphernalia.
heroin paraphernalia
A group of college friends consisted of Harvey, Nikki, Rob, Skip, Nan, Chaz, Kit, and Arch–gather, celebrate spring break by spending the weekend at the island mansion of their friend and Skip's sister Muffy St. John, on the weekend leading up to April Fools' Day. The tone is set almost immediately with Muffy prepari...
Where did Nikki find the severed heads of Arch and Skip?
Inside a well.
The island's well
A group of college friends consisted of Harvey, Nikki, Rob, Skip, Nan, Chaz, Kit, and Arch–gather, celebrate spring break by spending the weekend at the island mansion of their friend and Skip's sister Muffy St. John, on the weekend leading up to April Fools' Day. The tone is set almost immediately with Muffy prepari...
Where does Muffy find a present?
On her bed.
her bed
A group of college friends consisted of Harvey, Nikki, Rob, Skip, Nan, Chaz, Kit, and Arch–gather, celebrate spring break by spending the weekend at the island mansion of their friend and Skip's sister Muffy St. John, on the weekend leading up to April Fools' Day. The tone is set almost immediately with Muffy prepari...