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Where is the unnamed elderly woman living in chapter 1?
the oregano coast
Where is the unnamed elderly woman moving in chapter 1?
assisted living
What name is on the passport that the elderly woman finds in the attack in chapter?
Juliette Gervaise
How old was Vianne when she became pregnant?
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When does Antoine say he will depart for mobilization in chapter 2?
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In what war did Vianne's father fight in?
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What flowers does Vianne smell as she says farewell to Antoine in chapter 3?
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What is the name of Vianne's father?
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Who are the family that Julien sends Isabelle from Paris with in chapter 5?
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What happens before Isabelle loses contact with the family she is being sent from Paris with in chapter 5?
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What does Isabelle's last name translate to in English?
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What does Gaetan say he was in prison for in chapter 6?
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Where do Gaetan and Isabelle run for protection from the bombing in chapter 6?
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What does Garden's note for Isabelle say in chapter 7?
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What is reported on the radio as Isabelle and Vianne listen in chapter 7?
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Whom does Beck compare Isabelle to in chapter 9?
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What does Beck offer to Vianne with in the beginning of chapter 10?
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How does Isabelle suggest the resistance members signal to contact her in chapter 10?
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What information does Beck relate regarding Antoine in chapter 11?
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What information does Vianne relate to Rachel regarding Marc in chapter 11?
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In which year does chapter 2 begin?
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What is the name of Vianne's daughter in the novel?
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How old was Isabelle when her mother died?
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What is the name of the town where Vianne lives with her husband and daughter in chapter 2?
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What is the name of the house where Vianne lives with her husband and daughter in chapter 2?
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Who is Vianne's best friend and neighbor?
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Who does Gaetan say he is going to check on before joining a regiment in chapter 5?
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What are under the desks in Vianne's classroom in chapter 7?
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What is the name of Rachel's daughter?
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What is one of the haggard women clutching when she comes to Vianne's door in chapter 7?
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Where do Isabelle and Gaetan sleep when they arrive at Vianne's house in chapter 7?
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Why does Isabelle say the Nazis are in Carriveau in chapter 8?
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What French general, resistant, and statesman is described in chapter 8?
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What does Beck bring to dinner in chapter 9?
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Where does Beck say he was present during the bombing in chapter 9?
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What does Isabelle remark with chalk in chapter 9?
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Who is the man that has caught demarking propaganda in chapter 10?
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How old does Vianne say she was when she met Antoine in chapter 11?
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In which month does chapter 12 begin?
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What 'gift' does Beck give to Sophie in chapter 12?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- An unnamed elderly woman lives on the Oregano Coast.
- She is moving to assisted living.
- A passport found during the attack belongs to Juliette Gervaise.
Chapter 2
- Vianne became pregnant at the age of 16.
- The year begins in 1939, marking significant historical context.
Chapter 3
- Antoine reports for mobilization on Tuesday.
- Vianne smells jasmine flowers as she bids farewell to Antoine.
Character Background
- Vianne's father is Julien Rossianol who fought in World War I.
- Isabelle is sent from Paris with the Humbert family.
Chapter 5
- Isabelle loses contact with the Humberts after they run out of gas.
- Isabelle's last name, Nightingale, translates to her significant identity.
Chapter 6
- Gaetan reveals he was imprisoned for theft.
- He and Isabelle seek refuge in a church during bombings.
Chapter 7
- A note from Gardens claims, "you're not ready" in relation to Isabelle.
- Radio broadcasts announce that France is surrounded.
- Under desks in Vianne's classroom, gas masks are stored.
- Vianne encounters a haggard woman clutching a dead baby.
Chapter 8
- Isabelle observes Nazi presence in Carriveau due to flying flags.
- The chapter highlights Charles de Gaulle, a French general and statesman.
Chapter 9
- Beck attends dinner bringing wine and mentions being present during bombings in Tours.
- Isabelle chalks a "V for Victory" emblem.
Chapter 10
- Gaetan intends to check on his mother before enlisting in a regiment.
- Resistance members are instructed to signal Isabelle by opening a second-floor curtain.
- Didier is caught disseminating propaganda.
Chapter 11
- Antoine is confirmed to be a prisoner of war by Beck.
- Vianne informs Rachel that Marc is also a prisoner of war.
- Vianne met Antoine at the age of 14.
Chapter 12
- The chapter begins in late November.
- Beck gives Sophie chocolate as a "gift."
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