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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the largest industry in Montreuil, according to the narrator in Part I – Fantine?
(a) Ship lumber.
(b) Coal.
(c) House lumber.
(d) Black beads.

2. How much money does Jean Valjean give to the Thénardiers for Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette?
(a) 700 francs.
(b) 500 francs.
(c) 900 francs.
(d) 1,500 francs.

3. Fauchelevent tells the nuns that Jean Valjean is his brother named what in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?
(a) Javert.
(b) Bahorel.
(c) Courfeyrac.
(d) Ultimus.

4. Why was Jean Valjean’s prison sentence extended?
(a) For going on a hunger strike.
(b) For fighting.
(c) For talking back to the guards.
(d) For attempting escape.

5. What is the name of the old road-mender seen digging holes in the forest in Montfermeil in Book II of Part II – Cosette?
(a) Javert.
(b) Gavroche.
(c) Joly.
(d) Boulatruelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what nickname does Jean Valjean become known when he stays at the Gorbeau House in Book IV 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. What is the title of Book V of Part II – Cosette?

4. What is Charles Myriel’s position within the Church in Part I – Fantine?

5. What is the name of the boy from whom Jean Valjean steals a silver coin in Part I – Fantine?

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