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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Arras.
(b) Toulon.
(c) Lyon.
(d) Montreuil-sur-mer.

2. What is the name of the young law student with whom Fantine falls in love in Part I – Fantine?
(a) Monsieur Gillenormand.
(b) Felix Tholomyes.
(c) Theodule Gillenormand.
(d) Monsieur Mabeuf.

3. 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.”

4. Whom does Jean Valjean rescue in Part I – Fantine by lifting him from underneath a fallen carriage?
(a) Tholomyes.
(b) Fauchelevent.
(c) Bahorel.
(d) Gavroche.

5. How many years have passed since Jean Valjean’s first encounter with M. Myriel in Book III of Part I – Fantine?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jean Valjean’s prison sentence extended?

2. What nickname has Charles Myriel earned which translates to “welcome” in English?

3. With whom did Charles Myriel have a chance encounter in 1806 which led to his current position?

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

5. What is the name of the police inspector who acts as a nemesis to Jean Valjean throughout Les Miserables?

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