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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what animal does Monsieur Crevel compare Mademoiselle Hortense in his conversation with the Baroness?
(a) A nightingale.
(b) A fox.
(c) A pig.
(d) A thoroughbred horse.

2. What does the narrator consider to be "the most reliable thermometer of wealth in Parisian households"?
(a) The neighborhood.
(b) The table.
(c) The mode of transportation.
(d) The closet.

3. What nickname does the Baron give to Lisbeth?
(a) Old-girl.
(b) Bright-eyes.
(c) Pretty-Lizzie.
(d) Nanny-goat.

4. Who arranges for Wenceslas to be released from prison?
(a) Crevel.
(b) Lisbeth
(c) Stidman.
(d) The Baron.

5. What had been Monsieur Crevel's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Perfumer.
(c) Pharmacist.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Lisbeth that Wenceslas is to marry Hortense?

2. What does Lisbeth bring home to her admirer from the dinner parties she attends?

3. What does Lisbeth surmise as the cause of her admirer's failed suicide attempt?

4. What is the profession of the Baroness' son?

5. Why has the Baroness' brother-in-law never married?

Short Essay Questions

1. What solution does Monsieur Crevel propose to the Baroness for the problem of Hortense's dowry? What other options does he tell her she has available to her?

2. With whom does Lisbeth discuss the Baron's fascination with Valerie Marneffe? According to Lisbeth, what has Baron Hulot done to win her favor?

3. After Wenceslas sells his bronze group, who comes to visit Lisbeth at her flat? What is the purpose of this visit?

4. Why does the Baroness summon Monsieur Crevel? Which of Monsieur Crevel's actions have affected the Baroness? Why has he acted this way?

5. Who is Valerie Marneffe's father? Why does she inherit nothing upon his death?

6. Who is the first character introduced in the novel? What information is surmised about his age? How is this information revealed?

7. What proof does Lisbeth provide of the existence of her admirer? What does she receive from Hortense in exchange for this information?

8. What information about Wenceslas' professional life does Valerie give to Lisbeth? What information about Wenceslas' personal life does she give Lisbeth? How does Lisbeth react to this news?

9. What plan do Lisbeth and Hortense agree upon to help out Lisbeth's admirer? Who accompanies Hortense on this mission? Whom does her escort take notice of during this venture?

10. How does Lisbeth describe her relationship with Wenceslas to Valerie Marneffe? What proof of his connection to Hortense does Valerie show to Lisbeth?

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