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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what animal does Monsieur Crevel compare Mademoiselle Hortense in his conversation with the Baroness?
(a) A thoroughbred horse.
(b) A fox.
(c) A nightingale.
(d) A pig.

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

3. How much older is the Baroness than her cousin Bette?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fifteen days.

4. What reason does Lisbeth give Wenceslas to convince him not to write to anyone from jail about his predicament?
(a) To not make the authorities suspicious.
(b) To protect his reputation.
(c) To not anger her moneylender.
(d) To not worry his friends.

5. What is Monsieur Crevel doing while waiting for the Baroness to enter the sitting room?
(a) Looking at himself in a mirror.
(b) Talking to himself.
(c) Reading a newspaper.
(d) Combing his hair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nickname does the Baron give to Lisbeth?

3. Who considers herself to be the family confessional?

4. Why has the Baroness' brother-in-law never married?

5. For how long does Monsieur Crevel estimate that the Baroness will remain beautiful?

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