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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 him.
(c) Taken Stidman as a lover.
(d) Killed herself.

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

11. Where does Wenceslas tell Hortense he plans to go early the next morning following his dinner with Valerie?
(a) His studio.
(b) Church.
(c) The bank.
(d) The War Ministry.

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

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

14. 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 dying.
(c) His son is dying.
(d) His wife is in trouble.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?

2. Where is Monsieur le Baron Henri Montes de Montejanos from?

3. What book does Adeline read constantly after being banished to her apartment on the Rue Plumet?

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

5. Who is the third man to whom Valerie Marneffe tells he is going to be the father of her child?

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