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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - Cosette.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jean Valjean held what profession before he was incarcerated?
(a) A miner.
(b) A butcher.
(c) A tree-trimmer.
(d) A stable-hand.

2. What is the title of Book V of Part II – Cosette?
(a) “The Grand Bourgeois.”
(b) “The Ship Orion.”
(c) “A Dark Chase Requires a Silent Hound.”
(d) “The Excellence of Misfortune.”

3. What is the title of Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?
(a) “Cemeteries Take What is Given Them.”
(b) “The Excellence of Misfortune.”
(c) “Paris Atomized.”
(d) “Patron-Minette.”

4. What is the title of Book II of Part II – Cosette?
(a) “The Excellence of Misfortune.”
(b) “The Ship Orion.”
(c) “The Grand Bourgeois.”
(d) “Paris Atomized.”

5. To how many years in prison was Jean Valjean initially sentenced for stealing a loaf of bread?
(a) 12.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fauchelevent actually carry out of the convent in a coffin in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?

2. What does M. Myriel insist that Jean Valjean take with him when he is brought back to Myriel’s home by the police?

3. For how many years has Jean Valjean been in prison when his character is introduced in Part I – Fantine?

4. What are the two luxuries that Charles Myriel holds onto out of consideration for his housekeeper?

5. What gift does Jean Valjean give to Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

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