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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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 necklace.
(c) A hat.
(d) A scarf.

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

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

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

8. 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 shaves off his beard.
(d) He stops wearing his military uniform.

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. At what time does Wenceslas arrive home after dining with Valerie Marneffe?
(a) Three o'clock in the morning.
(b) One o'clock in the morning.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Eleven o'clock in the evening.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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