View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of evidence does Crevel provide the Baron with to prove his clandestine meetings with Valerie in his little house on the Rue du Dauphin?
(a) A letter.
(b) A hat.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A scarf.

2. After Wenceslas and Hortense quarrel about Valerie Marneffe, where does Lisbeth go to live?
(a) With Adeline.
(b) In the Rue Vaneau.
(c) With Victorin.
(d) With Marshal Hulot.

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

4. What does Hortense hide from Wenceslas?
(a) A lover.
(b) News articles criticizing his work.
(c) A pregnancy.
(d) Money that she borrowed from her mother.

5. On what condition does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the biblically-themed figure that Wenceslas is sculpting for Valerie Marneffe?
(a) That it be completed before Christmas.
(b) That Valerie serve as model.
(c) That it be signed by the sculptor.
(d) That it be the only copy in existence.

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

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

8. What news does Valerie reveal to Wenceslas in the first letter she writes to him?
(a) She is moving into a new house.
(b) She is hosting a party.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is canceling her order.

9. What complaint does Lisbeth have when the Baron goes to her flat looking for Valerie?
(a) Depression.
(b) Indigestion.
(c) A migraine.
(d) A toothache.

10. What is happening when the arrival of the Baron Montes de Montejanos is announced?
(a) Valerie and Lisbeth are scheming to have the Marshal propose marriage to Bette.
(b) Guests are playing games in Valerie Marneffe's drawing-room.
(c) Valerie and Crevel are having an argument in her room.
(d) Valerie and Baron Hulot are sitting down to dinner.

11. What proof of Wenceslas' infidelity does Hortense receive?
(a) A confession.
(b) The testimony of a witness.
(c) A letter from Valerie.
(d) A photograph.

12. What piece of art created by Wenceslas is generating extreme criticism from his fellow artists, including Stidman?
(a) A sculpture of Samson and Delilah.
(b) A statue of Marshal Montcornet.
(c) A silver group depicting deer.
(d) A statue of Marshal Hulot.

13. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?
(a) He asks Valerie Marneffe for a loan.
(b) He mortgages his house.
(c) He hands over his retirement funds.
(d) He sells his furniture.

14. Which biblical figures does Valerie ask Wenceslas to sculpt for her?
(a) Samson and Delilah.
(b) Moses and Aaron.
(c) Cain and Abel.
(d) David and Goliath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Valerie want Baron Hulot to bring Wenceslas to dine with them?

2. Where does Wenceslas tell Hortense he plans to go early the next morning following his dinner with Valerie?

3. What does Baron Hulot agree to provide for Valerie Marneffe's second child?

4. At whose suggestion does Lisbeth change her appearance?

5. How do Crevel and Hulot feel about Montejanos' arrival?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 570 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample