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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had Lisbeth's beau been working on the figurine she shows to Hortense?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Two years.

2. What does Monsieur Marneffe do when Hector tries to enter his house after receiving Valerie's letter?
(a) He beats Hector up.
(b) He threatens Hector with a pistol.
(c) He calls the police.
(d) He threatens Valerie with a pistol.

3. How much older is the Baroness than her cousin Bette?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Fifteen days.
(d) Ten years.

4. Who is Madame Marneffe's father?
(a) The Comte of Montcornet.
(b) The Comte of Clichy.
(c) The Baron.
(d) Monsieur Crevel.

5. What does Crevel give to Valerie in exchange for her promise of being his exclusively?
(a) A dressing gown.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A house.
(d) A statue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the Baroness' brother-in-law never married?

2. What reason does Lisbeth give Hortense and the Baroness for Wenceslas' decision to go to Russia?

3. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?

4. Besides leading Wenceslas astray, for what other family disgrace is Baron Hulot responsible?

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

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