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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many years has Jean Valjean been in prison when his character is introduced in Part I – Fantine?
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 4.
(d) 9.

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

3. What is the name of the Thénardiers’ baby boy in Book III of Part II – Cosette?
(a) Combeferre.
(b) Gavroche.
(c) Javert.
(d) Enjolras.

4. It is November of what year that a sailor on the Orion falls off one of the ship’s masts in Book II of Part II – Cosette?
(a) 1823.
(b) 1817.
(c) 1821.
(d) 1814.

5. Fauchelevent helps Jean Valjean secure work as what in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?
(a) A lumberjack.
(b) A gardener.
(c) A bellhop.
(d) A banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fauchelevent tells Valjean that he and Cosette are in the garden of what convent in Book V of Part II – Cosette?

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

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

4. How much money does Jean Valjean give to the Thénardiers for Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

5. What is the title of Book I in Part I – Fantine?

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