View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who inadvertently informs Hortense that Wenceslas had lied to her about his whereabouts the evening that he dined with Valerie Marneffe?
(a) Stidman.
(b) Lisbeth.
(c) Baron Hulot.
(d) Vignon.

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

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

4. How does Valerie explain her relationship to Montejanos?
(a) She explains that they had been lovers.
(b) She claims he is Monsieur Marneffe's nephew.
(c) She claims they are cousins.
(d) She pretends she has never met him.

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

6. How does Adeline attempt to console Hortense after her first quarrel with Wenceslas?
(a) She reminds her that Wenceslas has never lied to her before.
(b) She confesses Hector's infidelities.
(c) She tells her that all men are animals.
(d) She assures her that Valerie Marneffe is a decent woman.

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

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

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

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

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

12. How many beauty spots does Valerie Marneffe arrange on her person for her first meeting with Wenceslas?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

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

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

15. When the quartermaster arrives to speak privately with Hector, what does he expect the man has brought for him?
(a) A new uniform.
(b) A letter from Johann Fischer.
(c) Money from Algeria.
(d) News from the Prince of Wissembourg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lisbeth offers to arrange a loan on good terms for Hortense and Wenceslas from whom?

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

3. Early in their relationship, who refuses to accompany the Baron to Valerie's house despite her entreaties?

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

5. What does Monsieur Marneffe do when Hector tries to enter his house after receiving Valerie's letter?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 590 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample