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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - Fantine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Book I in Part I – Fantine?
(a) “In the Year 1817.”
(b) “The Descent.”
(c) “A Just Man.”
(d) “To Trust is Sometimes to Surrender.”

2. Charles Myriel was forced to flee Italy during the French Revolution of what year?
(a) 1699.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1755.
(d) 1814.

3. What does Jean Valjean steal from M. Myriel in Part I – Fantine?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A lantern.
(c) Brass coins.
(d) Silverware.

4. The police inspector in Montreuil threatens Fantine with what jail sentence for attacking a man who insulted her in Part I – Fantine?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 8 months.

5. What is Charles Myriel’s position within the Church in Part I – Fantine?
(a) He is a priest.
(b) He is a Pope.
(c) He is a Cardinal.
(d) He is a Bishop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book VI of Part I – Fantine, Javert claims that he has positively identified Champmathieu as Valjean and states that he is leaving for where to testify in the trial the following day?

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

4. How many years have passed since Jean Valjean’s first encounter with M. Myriel in Book III of Part I – Fantine?

5. What is the name of the young law student with whom Fantine falls in love in Part I – Fantine?

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