The Marquise of O, and Other Stories | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Marquise of O-

1. Who is the author of "The Marquise of O-"?

Heinrich von Kleist.

2. What nationality was the author of "Marquise of O-"?

German.

3. What is the ad about which the Marquise puts in the paper?

The ad is asking for the father of her unborn baby to come forward.

4. How many children is the Marquise raising?

Two.

5. Why do the Marquise and her children move in with her parents?

Her husband dies.

6. What country does the Marquise live in?

Italy.

7. What is the Marquise's father's position in the military?

He is a colonel.

8. What country attacks the Marquise's country?

Russia.

9. What place is the Marquise's father ordered to defend?

The citadel.

10. What happens to the Marquise's family home during the attack?

It catches fire.

11. What happens to the Marquise during the attack?

Soldiers of...
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