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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 pregnant.
(c) She is hosting a party.
(d) She is canceling her order.

2. What significant change to his appearance does Valerie induce Baron Hulot to make?
(a) He loses weight.
(b) He stops dying his hair.
(c) He stops wearing his military uniform.
(d) He shaves off his beard.

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

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

5. With whom does Wenceslas claim to be dining while he is at Valerie Marneffe's house?
(a) Stidman and Wissembourg.
(b) Hulot and Crevel.
(c) Vignon and Vauvinet.
(d) Chanor and Florent.

6. How long after moving to the Rue Vaneau does Valerie wait before receiving Monsieur Crevel?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three years.

7. What does Monsieur Marneffe do when Hector tries to enter his house after receiving Valerie's letter?
(a) He beats Hector up.
(b) He calls the police.
(c) He threatens Valerie with a pistol.
(d) He threatens Hector with a pistol.

8. How do Crevel and Hulot feel about Montejanos' arrival?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

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

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

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

12. What circumstances led to Stidman's introduction to Valerie in the Rue Vaneau?
(a) The end of his relationship with Madame Schontz.
(b) The end of his friendship with Wenceslas.
(c) His need for a job.
(d) His need for a loan.

13. What bad news does Johann Fischer communicate to Hector Hulot in a letter?
(a) Johann Fischer is terminally ill and does not have long to live.
(b) The War Ministry has exhausted all of its funds in Algeria.
(c) Johann Fischer has been left by his wife.
(d) A Public Prosecutor is investigating Hector and Johann's dealings in Algeria.

14. What is Vauvinet's profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Moneylender.
(d) Government Official.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which biblical figures does Valerie ask Wenceslas to sculpt for her?

3. How does Adeline attempt to console Hortense after her first quarrel with Wenceslas?

4. On what condition does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the biblically-themed figure that Wenceslas is sculpting for Valerie Marneffe?

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

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