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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 does Stidman try to stay away from Wenceslas' house?
(a) He does not like Hortense.
(b) He is angry with Wenceslas.
(c) He is attracted to Hortense.
(d) He does not like Bette.

2. Who intercepts the letter that Valerie writes to Wenceslas?
(a) Lisbeth.
(b) Adeline.
(c) Hortense.
(d) Stidman.

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

4. How does Wenceslas discover the identity of the person who arranges for his release from prison?
(a) Word of mouth.
(b) A court document.
(c) A personal visit.
(d) A letter.

5. Who is the author of Cousin Bette?
(a) Honoré de Balzac.
(b) Gustave Flaubert.
(c) Emile Zola.
(d) Jean-Luc Goddard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening when the arrival of the Baron Montes de Montejanos is announced?

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

3. How does Hortense react upon learning that Wenceslas has lied to her about his whereabouts?

4. What complaint does Lisbeth have when the Baron goes to her flat looking for Valerie?

5. Who informs Lisbeth that Wenceslas is to marry Hortense?

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