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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Baron Hulot agree to provide for Valerie Marneffe's second child?
(a) A place to live.
(b) The Hulot family name.
(c) Twelve hundred francs per year.
(d) A job in government service when he reaches adulthood.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What is happening when the arrival of the Baron Montes de Montejanos is announced?
(a) Valerie and Crevel are having an argument in her room.
(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 Baron Hulot are sitting down to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the quartermaster arrives to speak privately with Hector, what does he expect the man has brought for him?

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

3. To whom does Adeline give the little money she has received from the Baron, thereby depriving herself even of food?

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?

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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