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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V - Jean Valjean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who began an extensive redesign of the Paris sewer system after the flood described in Book II of Part V – Jean Valjean?
(a) Bahorel.
(b) Bruneseau.
(c) Boulatruelle.
(d) Bossuet.

2. What nation was victorious at the Battle of Waterloo?
(a) France.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) The United States.

3. What is the name of the boy from whom Jean Valjean steals a silver coin in Part I – Fantine?
(a) Felix Tholomyes.
(b) Georges Pontmercy.
(c) Enjolras.
(d) Petit Gervais.

4. From what location does Gavroche rescue Thénardier in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) A basement.
(b) An attic.
(c) A closet.
(d) A rooftop.

5. What nickname has Charles Myriel earned which translates to “welcome” in English?
(a) Lanoire.
(b) Bienvenu.
(c) Bruneseau.
(d) Ultimus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?

2. The four ringleaders of the Paris criminal underworld introduced in Part III – Marius are Montparnasse, Babet, Claquesous, and whom?

3. Whom does the leader of the ABC group order to be executed when the army is about to storm the barricade in Book I of Part V – Jean Valjean?

4. What is the first thing that Fantine sells in order to make money when she becomes desperate after losing her job at the factory?

5. Where did the Canut revolt take place in December of 1831?

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