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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 287 to 437.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens just as Lisbeth is about to set up her own business?
(a) She goes bankrupt.
(b) The empire collapses.
(c) She accepts a marriage proposal.
(d) She becomes gravely ill.

2. What particular significance does the name d'Ervy have to the Baron?
(a) It is his mother's maiden name.
(b) It is his birthplace.
(c) It is the name of his first love.
(d) It is the site of a famous battle.

3. What two significant events happen to Valerie Marneffe in March of 1843?
(a) She gives birth to a baby boy and breaks up with Montejanos.
(b) She gives birth to a stillborn child and her husband dies.
(c) She moves to Brazil and marries Montejanos.
(d) She divorces Marneffe and moves to America.

4. What does Monsieur Crevel suggest that Madame Hulot do to obtain a dowry for her daughter?
(a) Become his mistress.
(b) Ask her cousin for a loan.
(c) Ask her son for a loan.
(d) Become a seamstress.

5. A letter from which continent sets off a chain of events that will ruin Lisbeth's happiness?
(a) Africa.
(b) America.
(c) Antarctica.
(d) Asia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Bette offer first when Hortense explains her financial predicament?

2. How many suitors has Lisbeth rejected?

3. To which Shakespeare character does the narrator compare Montejanos, due to his physique and complexion?

4. Whom does Hector consult in order to resolve his situation with the Marneffes?

5. Who convinces Crevel not to lend Adeline the 200,000 francs that she is in dire need of?

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