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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 149 - 286.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the Baroness' brother-in-law never married?
(a) He has been horribly disfigured in the war.
(b) He has been serving his country.
(c) He has been busy amassing his fortune.
(d) He has been looking for a second Adeline.

2. What proof of Wenceslas' infidelity does Hortense receive?
(a) A letter from Valerie.
(b) The testimony of a witness.
(c) A confession.
(d) A photograph.

3. What is happening when the arrival of the Baron Montes de Montejanos is announced?
(a) Guests are playing games in Valerie Marneffe's drawing-room.
(b) Valerie and Lisbeth are scheming to have the Marshal propose marriage to Bette.
(c) Valerie and Baron Hulot are sitting down to dinner.
(d) Valerie and Crevel are having an argument in her room.

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

5. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?
(a) He hands over his retirement funds.
(b) He asks Valerie Marneffe for a loan.
(c) He sells his furniture.
(d) He mortgages his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose post in the War Ministry does Baron Hulot attempt to obtain for Marneffe?

2. When Crevel goes to Valerie's flat the morning after his revelation to Hulot, whom does he find at the breakfast table with her?

3. What bad news does Johann Fischer communicate to Hector Hulot in a letter?

4. What particular significance does the name d'Ervy have to the Baron?

5. Early in their relationship, who refuses to accompany the Baron to Valerie's house despite her entreaties?

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