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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what island does Dantès swim after escaping?
(a) Elba.
(b) Tiboulen.
(c) Monte Cristo.
(d) Fiorian.

2. Who is Maximillian secretly in love with?
(a) Valerie.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Victoria.
(d) Vanessa.

3. How is the man who once owned the Count's house related to Villefort?
(a) He is Villefort's father-in-law.
(b) He is Villefort's Godfather.
(c) He is Villefort's grandfather.
(d) He is Villefort's uncle.

4. How does Dantès get out of the sack when he is thrown into the ocean?
(a) He finds a sharp rock.
(b) He uses Faria's knife.
(c) He bites his way through.
(d) He steals the keys.

5. What is Danglars's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) Purser.
(b) Investor.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fernand not want to kill Dantès?

2. What does Haydée do when she sees Fernand?

3. What is Edmond so shocked about when he is shaved for the first time after escaping?

4. Who consoles Mercédès when Edmond is arrested?

5. Why did Dantès's father not have money to eat while Dantès was away?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dantès get transportation to the nearest port after his escape?

2. How does Dantès get to the island with the treasure on it?

3. Who does Noirtier plan to leave his inheritance to and why?

4. What happens to Villefort when Napoleon comes in and out of power?

5. What does Maximillian Morrell ask the Count of Monte Cristo for information about?

6. How does Peppino escape execution? Why has this been done?

7. What does Dantès do when he visits Morrell's creditors?

8. What is Villefort doing when first called to meet Dantès?

9. Why does Dantès ask his boss for leave time?

10. What does Caderousse give the Italian Priest before he leaves?

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