What is Mrs. Baroda's impression of Gouvernail after meeting him for the first time? A. She likes him for some reason she can't explain. ​
B. She does not like him because he's tall and cynical.
C. She likes him because he's talkative and charming.
D. She does not like him because he's unsociable.

2. Which best describes Gouvernail's approach with Mrs. Baroda?

A. Gouvernail is polite but makes no effort to connect with her.
B. Gouvernail teases her, but only because he likes her.
C. Gouvernail teases her, but only because he likes her.
D. Gouvernail goes out of his way to impress her.

3. Which best describes Gouvernail's personality?

A. He is a youthful and ambitious artist.
B. He enjoys nature and the simple things in life.
C. He thinks money is the solution to any problem.
D. He suffered a loss and is trying to pick up the pieces.

4. Which technique is used in the following sentence?

"The air that swept across the sugar field caressed him with its warm and scented velvety touch."

A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Understatement

5. Which best describes Gaston's reaction to Mrs. Baroda's concerns about Governail?

A. He becomes angry and viciously lashes out at her.
B. He challenges Governail to a duel.
C. He listens empathetically and helps her feel better.
D. He laughs at her and discounts her feelings.

6. What does the reader learn about Mrs. Baroda when Governail opens up to her?

A. She is afraid of Governail.
B. She and Governail have a secret past.
C. She is related to Governail.
D. She is attracted to Governail.

7. Which is the correct order of events?

A. Mrs. Baroda suggests that Governail visit; Governail visits the plantation; Mrs. Baroda goes to her aunt's
B. Mrs. Baroda argues with Gaston; Mrs. Baroda goes to her aunt's; Mrs. Baroda suggests that Governail visit
C. Governail visits the plantation; Mrs. Baroda goes to her aunt's; Mrs. Baroda invites her aunt to the plantation
D. Mrs. Baroda goes to her aunt's; Mrs. Baroda tells Gaston how she feels; Governail visits the plantation

8. Why Mrs. Baroda goes to her Aunt's?

A. She finds Governail irritating.
B. She doesn't like how Gaston acts around Governail.
C. She is afraid of her feelings.
D. Her aunt is sick.

9. Which statement is false?

A. Gaston suspects that his wife has feelings for Governail.
B. Gaston and Governail have been friends for a long time.
C. Mrs. Baroda becomes frustrated by her feelings for Governail.
D. Governail seems to be unaware of Mrs. Baroda's feelings.

10. Based on how the story concludes, which would be most likely to occur next if the story were to continue?

A. Governail would visit the plantation and Mrs. Baroda would ignore him.
B. Governail would accept the invitation and Mrs. Baroda would go to her aunt's house.
C. Governail would visit the plantation and Mrs. Baroda would make a move on him.
D. Governail would decline the invitation and Gaston would challenge him to a duel.

Long Response: Answer in complete sentences.

This story ends with Mrs. Baroda saying that she has "overcome everything." What has Mrs. Baroda overcome? Consider the title of this text in your response and support your response with two citations from this text. Explain what your quotes mean and how they support your argument.
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