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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. Why does Caderousse say he did not stop what was happening when Edmond was falsely accused?

2. How does the Count revive the boy in the runaway carriage?

3. What was Villefort doing when the Count's servant stabbed him?

4. Where does Fernand see Dantès walking at the beginning of the book?

5. How much longer than Dantès has Faria been in the prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the Count want Madame Villefort to see the chemicals in his house?

6. What kind of potion does Madame Villefort request from the Count? What warning does he give her about it?

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

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

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

10. What does the Count hire two men on the street to do for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Faria's religious fervor affect Dantès in his future life outside of the prison?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this? What are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

Essay Topic 3

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

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