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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 silver group depicting deer.
(b) A statue of Marshal Montcornet.
(c) A sculpture of Samson and Delilah.
(d) A statue of Marshal Hulot.

2. Who intercepts the letter that Valerie writes to Wenceslas?
(a) Lisbeth.
(b) Hortense.
(c) Adeline.
(d) Stidman.

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

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

5. When Hector Hulot returns home from Valerie's house after hearing of the problem between Wenceslas and Hortense, what does he discover Adeline doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Crying.
(c) Reading.
(d) Praying.

6. 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.

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

8. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?
(a) He sells his furniture.
(b) He mortgages his house.
(c) He hands over his retirement funds.
(d) He asks Valerie Marneffe for a loan.

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

10. Whose post in the War Ministry does Baron Hulot attempt to obtain for Marneffe?
(a) Marshal Hulot's.
(b) The Prince of Wissembourg's.
(c) The Duc d'Herounville's.
(d) Monsieur Coquet's.

11. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the silver group ordered by Valerie?

3. How do Crevel and Hulot feel about Montejanos' arrival?

4. How many beauty spots does Valerie Marneffe arrange on her person for her first meeting with Wenceslas?

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

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