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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5 - 148.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nationality of Lisbeth's romantic interest?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) Pole.
(d) Swiss.

2. Why does the Baron decide to give Lisbeth a trade?
(a) She is poor and unprotected.
(b) She wants to meet a husband.
(c) She has an aptitude for work.
(d) She cannot read nor write.

3. Why does the Baron want Lisbeth to move to the Rue Vaneau?
(a) To distance her from Hortense.
(b) To live in a more fashionable area.
(c) To spy on Madame Marneffe.
(d) To be closer to the family.

4. What is the amount of Mademoiselle Hortense's dowry expected to be?
(a) Five thousand pounds.
(b) Forty thousand francs.
(c) Two hundred thousand livres.
(d) Thirty thousand pesetas.

5. Who is Jenny Cadine's protector?
(a) The Baroness.
(b) Cousin Bette.
(c) Monsieur Crevel.
(d) Monsieur Hulot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Cousin Bette?

2. According to the narrator, what is the fundamental feature of Lisbeth's character?

3. Why is cousin Bette not accepted in society?

4. What is the difference in age between Monsieur Crevel and Monsieur Hulot?

5. How are the Baroness and Monsieur Crevel related?

(see the answer key)

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