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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Monsieur le Baron Henri Montes de Montejanos from?
(a) Venezuela.
(b) Córdoba.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Seville.

2. What book does Adeline read constantly after being banished to her apartment on the Rue Plumet?
(a) The Holy Bible.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) The Sorrows of Young Werther.
(d) Imitation of Christ.

3. To whom does Adeline give the little money she has received from the Baron, thereby depriving herself even of food?
(a) Charity.
(b) Hortense.
(c) Lisbeth.
(d) Victorin.

4. 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?
(a) Taken Crevel as a lover.
(b) Killed herself.
(c) Taken Stidman as a lover.
(d) Killed him.

5. What does Monsieur Crevel give Valerie in exchange for her company?
(a) Three thousand francs per year.
(b) A pearl necklace.
(c) Six thousand francs per year.
(d) A new carriage.

6. After Hector receives bad news from Johann Fischer, what bad news does he receive from Valerie in a letter?
(a) Her husband has passed away.
(b) She has suffered a miscarriage.
(c) Crevel has discovered the truth about their relationship and is furious.
(d) Her husband has forbidden her from receiving him in her home.

7. At whose suggestion does Lisbeth change her appearance?
(a) Hortense Hulot.
(b) Celestine Crevel.
(c) Adeline Hulot.
(d) Valerie Marneffe.

8. Early in their relationship, who refuses to accompany the Baron to Valerie's house despite her entreaties?
(a) Wenceslas Steinbock.
(b) Monsieur Coquet.
(c) Monsieur Stidman.
(d) Madame Crevel.

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

10. How does Hortense react upon learning that Wenceslas has lied to her about his whereabouts?
(a) She laughs it off.
(b) She becomes sad, shouts and begins to cry.
(c) She starts breaking things in the room and has to be restrained.
(d) She faints and has nervous convulsions.

11. What does Wenceslas produce in the early part of his marriage in addition to and contrasting with the statue he has been hired to design by the Prince of Wissembourg?
(a) A child.
(b) A book of poetry.
(c) Fine jewelry.
(d) An opera.

12. What does Baron Hulot agree to provide for Valerie Marneffe's second child?
(a) A place to live.
(b) The Hulot family name.
(c) A job in government service when he reaches adulthood.
(d) Twelve hundred francs per year.

13. Where does Valerie arrange to meet Montejanos clandestinely after her guests have retired?
(a) Montejanos' carriage.
(b) Montejanos' hotel.
(c) Valerie's chambers.
(d) Bette's flat.

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

15. Besides leading Wenceslas astray, for what other family disgrace is Baron Hulot responsible?
(a) Lisbeth's personal difficulties.
(b) Victorin's professional difficulties.
(c) Victorin's professional difficulties.
(d) Victorin's financial difficulties.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Crevel give to Valerie in exchange for her promise of being his exclusively?

3. What proof of Wenceslas' infidelity does Hortense receive?

4. What type of woman does Monsieur Crevel confess to Lisbeth that he has never had until his relationship with Valerie?

5. How does Lisbeth control Valerie's potential household expenses?

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