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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edmond intend to kill himself?

2. How did Fernand become a Count?

3. What does Dantès threaten to hit his guards with?

4. To what political party does Villefort say he belongs?

5. What does Caderousse want to do to get more money for his diamond?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Faria think Dantès was imprisoned when he hears the story?

2. How does Dantès get alone on the island with the treasure? What does he do while he is alone?

3. What does the Italian Priest give Caderousse? Why?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Julie get the money needed for her father's debts?

9. What do Fernand and Danglars do to Dantès as revenge?

10. How is Albert kidnapped by Luigi Vampa and his bandits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Education and knowledge are two very important themes in this book. How does education affect Dantès's life for both good and bad?

Essay Topic 2

There are many secrets made, kept, and divulged in this book. What are some of these secrets? How does their placement in the plot affect the course of the plot and the characters involved in the secrets?

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Dumas. What are some of these symbols? How does their presence affect the course of the plot?

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