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

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

3. 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 scarf.
(b) A hat.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A letter.

4. 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 Hulot.
(c) A statue of Marshal Montcornet.
(d) A sculpture of Samson and Delilah.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Wenceslas tell Hortense he plans to go early the next morning following his dinner with Valerie?

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

3. Whom does Lisbeth dream of marrying?

4. How does Hortense react upon learning that Wenceslas has lied to her about his whereabouts?

5. Where does Valerie arrange to meet Montejanos clandestinely after her guests have retired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What publication makes Lisbeth so happy? What event begins a chain of events that will end this happiness?

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

3. What has happened to Wenceslas professionally in the three years since he has married Hortense? To what is this change attributed?

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

5. What plan does Adeline conceive to save her uncle? What is the outcome?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. Who interrupts Valerie and Hector during their clandestine meeting in Crevel's love nest? By whom is this character accompanied? What does this character tell the Baron about Valerie Marneffe and her husband?

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

10. What does the regimental quartermaster from Algeria bring to Hector? What was he expecting the quartermaster to have brought him?

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