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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 149 - 286.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baron Hulot agree to provide for Valerie Marneffe's second child?
(a) Twelve hundred francs per year.
(b) The Hulot family name.
(c) A job in government service when he reaches adulthood.
(d) A place to live.

2. After Wenceslas and Hortense quarrel about Valerie Marneffe, where does Lisbeth go to live?
(a) In the Rue Vaneau.
(b) With Adeline.
(c) With Marshal Hulot.
(d) With Victorin.

3. How does Hortense react upon learning that Wenceslas has lied to her about his whereabouts?
(a) She laughs it off.
(b) She faints and has nervous convulsions.
(c) She becomes sad, shouts and begins to cry.
(d) She starts breaking things in the room and has to be restrained.

4. To which Shakespeare character does the narrator compare Montejanos, due to his physique and complexion?
(a) Othello.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Hamlet.

5. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?
(a) He mortgages his house.
(b) He hands over his retirement funds.
(c) He sells his furniture.
(d) He asks Valerie Marneffe for a loan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Lisbeth's beau teach?

2. What financial difficulty do the Marneffes face?

3. Who is Jenny Cadine's protector?

4. What is the nationality of Lisbeth's romantic interest?

5. Why is cousin Bette not accepted in society?

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