View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Bette convince Wenceslas to go despite Hortense forbidding him from doing so?
(a) Celestin Crevel's house.
(b) His studio.
(c) Valerie Marneffe's house.
(d) Stidman's house.

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

4. When Wenceslas returns home and is confronted by Hortnese, whom does he claim has lent him ten thousand francs?
(a) Marneffe.
(b) León de Lora.
(c) Vignon.
(d) Chanor.

5. Lisbeth offers to arrange a loan on good terms for Hortense and Wenceslas from whom?
(a) The Duc d´Hérouville.
(b) Valerie Marneffe.
(c) Celestin Crevel.
(d) Marshal Hulot.

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

7. How much does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the silver group ordered by Valerie?
(a) A thousand crowns.
(b) Three thousand sous.
(c) Fifteen hundred pounds.
(d) Ten thousand francs.

8. How does Lisbeth control Valerie's potential household expenses?
(a) She finds her a cook from Vosges and accompanies her to the market.
(b) She contributes the profits from her embroidery work to the household budget.
(c) She does the cooking and washing herself.
(d) She encourages Valerie to dine out instead of hosting dinners at home.

9. Who gives money to Adeline's cook so that she may provide a meal for the family?
(a) Marshal Hulot.
(b) Monsieur Crevel.
(c) Victorin Hulot.
(d) Baron Hulot.

10. What does Stidman tell Wenceslas to get him to leave his second meeting with Valerie and return home?
(a) His son is ill.
(b) His wife is in trouble.
(c) His son is dying.
(d) His wife is dying.

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

12. 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 scarf.
(b) A letter.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A hat.

13. 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.

14. To which Shakespeare character does the narrator compare Montejanos, due to his physique and complexion?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Romeo.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Othello.

15. What type of woman does Monsieur Crevel confess to Lisbeth that he has never had until his relationship with Valerie?
(a) A beautiful woman.
(b) A talented woman.
(c) A society woman.
(d) A decent woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Wenceslas and Hortense quarrel about Valerie Marneffe, where does Lisbeth go to live?

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

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

4. How long after moving to the Rue Vaneau does Valerie wait before receiving Monsieur Crevel?

5. Where does Valerie mention having seen Wenceslas in person before their first formal meeting in her house?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 549 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample