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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year does the novel take place?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1538.
(c) 1788.
(d) 1838.

2. What subject does Lisbeth's beau teach?
(a) Art.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Gymnastics.
(d) History.

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

4. In his dedication, to what job does the author compare his work as a novelist?
(a) Supreme Court Justice.
(b) Doctor of social medicine.
(c) Theatre actor.
(d) Professor of philosophy.

5. What happens just as Lisbeth is about to set up her own business?
(a) She becomes gravely ill.
(b) She goes bankrupt.
(c) The empire collapses.
(d) She accepts a marriage proposal.

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

7. What is the profession of the Baroness' son?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Pharmacist.
(c) Milliner.
(d) Lawyer.

8. What commission does the Baron get for Lisbeth's admirer?
(a) A statue of Napoleon.
(b) A group for Monsieur Crevel.
(c) A statue of Marshal Montcornet.
(d) A clock for the prince.

9. With what major event do the beginnings of Monsieur Hulot's infidelities coincide?
(a) The Glorious Revolution.
(b) The end of the monarchy.
(c) The French Revolution.
(d) The end of the empire.

10. How many suitors has Lisbeth rejected?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Zero.

11. What nickname does the Baron give to Lisbeth?
(a) Pretty-Lizzie.
(b) Bright-eyes.
(c) Old-girl.
(d) Nanny-goat.

12. What name does Monsieur Crevel give to the modern parable of Monsieur Hulot and his family?
(a) The Rich Fool.
(b) The Bad Samaritan.
(c) The Prodigal Father.
(d) The Friend at Night.

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

14. What is Monsieur Crevel doing while waiting for the Baroness to enter the sitting room?
(a) Looking at himself in a mirror.
(b) Combing his hair.
(c) Reading a newspaper.
(d) Talking to himself.

15. What particular significance does the name d'Ervy have to the Baron?
(a) It is his mother's maiden name.
(b) It is the name of his first love.
(c) It is the site of a famous battle.
(d) It is his birthplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Baron want Lisbeth to move to the Rue Vaneau?

2. To what animal does Monsieur Crevel compare Mademoiselle Hortense in his conversation with the Baroness?

3. For how long does Monsieur Crevel estimate that the Baroness will remain beautiful?

4. Who is the author of Cousin Bette?

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

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