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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. How do Crevel and Hulot feel about Montejanos' arrival?
(a) Angry.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Indifferent.

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

3. On what condition does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the biblically-themed figure that Wenceslas is sculpting for Valerie Marneffe?
(a) That it be completed before Christmas.
(b) That it be signed by the sculptor.
(c) That it be the only copy in existence.
(d) That Valerie serve as model.

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

5. Lisbeth offers to arrange a loan on good terms for Hortense and Wenceslas from whom?
(a) The Duc d´Hérouville.
(b) Celestin Crevel.
(c) Valerie Marneffe.
(d) Marshal Hulot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of art created by Wenceslas is generating extreme criticism from his fellow artists, including Stidman?

2. What solution does Bette offer first when Hortense explains her financial predicament?

3. What does Hortense decide to do after she receives proof of Wenceslas' infidelity?

4. What does Victorin contribute to help his father get out of debt?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom does Hector ask to solve his compromising situation with the Marneffes? What does this character do to help the Baron?

2. What solution does Bette give for Hortense and Wenceslas' money troubles? Why does Hortense object to this solution?

3. What post does Valerie ask Hector to obtain for Marneffe? What complications does Hector face in carrying out this wish for his mistress?

4. After their initial clandestine meetings, what message does Hector receive in the form of a letter from Valerie? What reason does she give for a change of plans? What is the real reason?

5. What problem with her husband does Valerie alert Hector to in a letter? What solution does she suggest to this predicament? How does Hector respond to this suggestion?

6. What happens when Hector goes to visit Valerie after he receives her letter? How does he receive a message from her and what is communicated?

7. Besides the news of the embezzlement scheme in the newspaper, what other news item is featured in the Revue des Beaux-Arts? What is Hortense's reaction to this item?

8. In whom does Hector confide his devastation about Valerie? What is this character's response?

9. In his letter to the Baron, what does Johann Fischer ask for? What is his plan if Hector cannot help him?

10. What proof of Wenceslas' infidelity does Hortense receive? What does she decide to do after she receives this proof and why?

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