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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. To what political party does Villefort say he belongs?

2. What kind of potion does Madame Villefort ask the Count for?

3. Who gives Morrell's daughter the money Morrell needs?

4. How did Danglars become a Baron?

5. How does Dantès get out of the sack when he is thrown into the ocean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Franz do when he cannot raise the funds for Albert's ransom?

2. Why does Villefort change his mind about being merciful to Dantès?

3. How does Dantès escape the prison?

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

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

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

7. Why does Valentine say Madame Villefort is jealous of her?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme? How does that pursuit affect the characters involved?

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

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?

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