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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Lisbeth dream of marrying?
(a) Monsieur Stidman.
(b) Marshall Hulot.
(c) Monsieur Crevel.
(d) Johann Fischer.

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

3. What reason does Lisbeth give Hortense and the Baroness for Wenceslas' decision to go to Russia?
(a) He has been offered a commission by the Czar.
(b) He has received a letter from his wife summoning him.
(c) He has fled from his debts in France.
(d) He has political motivations for going there.

4. What solution does Bette offer first when Hortense explains her financial predicament?
(a) She advises Hortense to sell her diamonds.
(b) She tells Hortense to pawn all of her valuables.
(c) She counsels Hortense to ask Adeline for money.
(d) She suggests they help her arrange a marriage to Marshal Hulot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What circumstances led to Stidman's introduction to Valerie in the Rue Vaneau?

2. What does Hortense tell Wenceslas she would have done in retribution if she had discovered that he was having an affair after their first quarrel?

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

4. Where is Monsieur le Baron Henri Montes de Montejanos from?

5. Who considers herself to be the family confessional?

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