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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 bad news does Johann Fischer communicate to Hector Hulot in a letter?
(a) Johann Fischer is terminally ill and does not have long to live.
(b) The War Ministry has exhausted all of its funds in Algeria.
(c) Johann Fischer has been left by his wife.
(d) A Public Prosecutor is investigating Hector and Johann's dealings in Algeria.

2. Who informs Lisbeth that Wenceslas is to marry Hortense?
(a) Hortense.
(b) The Baroness.
(c) Madame Marneffe.
(d) Wenceslas.

3. With whom does Adeline discover Hector having an illicit affair, just days before her death?
(a) Agatha Piquetard, the kitchen maid.
(b) Josepha Mariah, the singer.
(c) Olympe Bijou, the sewing girl.
(d) Jenny Cadine, the actress.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After her apparent break with Valerie Marneffe, what event makes Lisbeth extremely happy?

2. What does Lisbeth bring home to her admirer from the dinner parties she attends?

3. How long after moving to the Rue Vaneau does Valerie wait before receiving Monsieur Crevel?

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

5. What item does Hortense promise Lisbeth in exchange for proof of her beau's existence?

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