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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. Where does Valerie mention having seen Wenceslas in person before their first formal meeting in her house?
(a) Lisbeth's flat.
(b) His wedding.
(c) His studio.
(d) Church.

2. What news does Valerie reveal to Wenceslas in the first letter she writes to him?
(a) She is hosting a party.
(b) She is moving into a new house.
(c) She is canceling her order.
(d) She is pregnant.

3. What complaint does Lisbeth have when the Baron goes to her flat looking for Valerie?
(a) A toothache.
(b) Indigestion.
(c) Depression.
(d) A migraine.

4. When the quartermaster arrives to speak privately with Hector, what does he expect the man has brought for him?
(a) A letter from Johann Fischer.
(b) Money from Algeria.
(c) A new uniform.
(d) News from the Prince of Wissembourg.

5. What does Crevel give to Valerie in exchange for her promise of being his exclusively?
(a) A dressing gown.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A statue.
(d) A house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hector Hulot returns home from Valerie's house after hearing of the problem between Wenceslas and Hortense, what does he discover Adeline doing?

2. Who intercepts the letter that Valerie writes to Wenceslas?

3. Lisbeth offers to arrange a loan on good terms for Hortense and Wenceslas from whom?

4. What type of woman does Monsieur Crevel confess to Lisbeth that he has never had until his relationship with Valerie?

5. With whom does Wenceslas claim to be dining while he is at Valerie Marneffe's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. After their initial clandestine meetings, what message does Hector receive in the form of a letter from Valerie? What reason does she give for a change of plans? What is the real reason?

2. What problem with her husband does Valerie alert Hector to in a letter? What solution does she suggest to this predicament? How does Hector respond to this suggestion?

3. What does Adeline advise Hortense to do after her first quarrel with Wenceslas over Valerie Marneffe? What does Adeline reveal to her daughter about her own marriage?

4. What does the regimental quartermaster from Algeria bring to Hector? What was he expecting the quartermaster to have brought him?

5. Who interrupts Valerie and Hector during their clandestine meeting in Crevel's love nest? By whom is this character accompanied? What does this character tell the Baron about Valerie Marneffe and her husband?

6. What has happened to Wenceslas professionally in the three years since he has married Hortense? To what is this change attributed?

7. What post does Valerie ask Hector to obtain for Marneffe? What complications does Hector face in carrying out this wish for his mistress?

8. What solution does Bette give for Hortense and Wenceslas' money troubles? Why does Hortense object to this solution?

9. Whom does Hector ask to solve his compromising situation with the Marneffes? What does this character do to help the Baron?

10. How does Valerie use her pregnancy to benefit financially and socially? Which men are affected by this news?

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