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

2. Who steals Lisbeth's admirer?
(a) Celestine Crevel.
(b) The Baroness.
(c) Madame Marneffe.
(d) Hortense.

3. What is Jenny Cadine's profession?
(a) Actress.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Opera singer.
(d) Schoolmistress.

4. 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 asks Valerie Marneffe for a loan.
(d) He sells his furniture.

5. Where does Valerie arrange to meet Montejanos clandestinely after her guests have retired?
(a) Bette's flat.
(b) Montejanos' carriage.
(c) Valerie's chambers.
(d) Montejanos' hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the name Mirah?

2. Why is Madame Marneffe denied an inheritance?

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

4. What happens just as Lisbeth is about to set up her own business?

5. Which country does Monsieur Crevel dream of visiting?

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