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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. To whom is Lisbeth apprenticed by the Baron?
(a) The dressmakers to the high society.
(b) The embroiderers to the Imperial court.
(c) The glassblowers of the local village.
(d) The typesetters of the daily news.

2. After her apparent break with Valerie Marneffe, what event makes Lisbeth extremely happy?
(a) The dissolution of Adeline's marriage.
(b) The failing health of Baron Hulot.
(c) The publication of her first marriage banns to Marshal Hulot.
(d) The financial troubles of Victorin Hulot.

3. Who buys the group from Wenceslas?
(a) Monsieur Marneffe.
(b) Monsieur Crevel.
(c) Stidman.
(d) The Baron.

4. How does Lisbeth know the Marneffes?
(a) They work in the same building.
(b) Lisbeth worked for Monsieur Marneffe.
(c) They live in the same building.
(d) They attend the same church.

5. With whom does Wenceslas claim to be dining while he is at Valerie Marneffe's house?
(a) Chanor and Florent.
(b) Hulot and Crevel.
(c) Stidman and Wissembourg.
(d) Vignon and Vauvinet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of Johann Fischer's accomplice in the embezzlement scheme?

2. With whom does Adeline discover Hector having an illicit affair, just days before her death?

3. Which two women become much closer due to their new living arrangement?

4. What year does the novel take place?

5. After Hector receives bad news from Johann Fischer, what bad news does he receive from Valerie in a letter?

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