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

2. What kind of meal does Albert plan with his friends after he returns from Italy?

3. Why does Faria think Dantès was arrested when he hears his story?

4. How did Danglars become a Baron?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dantès escape the prison?

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

3. How does Mercédès react to meeting the Count of Monte Cristo?

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

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

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

7. What does Caderousse plan to do to get more money for his diamond?

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

9. How does Faria die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters? How do their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jealousy is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which of these characters are most motivated by jealousy? How does jealousy affect their actions and lives?

Essay Topic 3

Much of this plot follows the relationship between Maximillian and Valentine. How does this relationship change over the course of the plot? What causes these changes?

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