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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Marius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The nuns of the convent in Book VI of Part II – Cosette are an order founded by what Spaniard?
(a) Santiago Carrillo.
(b) Martin Verga.
(c) Manuel Azaña.
(d) Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.

2. Where does Marius live in Book VIII of Part III – Marius?
(a) The Bardienne House.
(b) Digne.
(c) Petit-Picpus.
(d) The Gorbeau House.

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

4. The nickname that Marius assigns to Cosette before learning her name means what?
(a) “The sparrow.”
(b) “The lark.”
(c) “The white one.”
(d) “The black one.”

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the Thénardiers’ baby boy in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

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

4. What nickname does Courfeyrac dub Jean Valjean prior to meeting him in Part III – Marius?

5. In Book II of Part II – Cosette, newspaper articles suggest that Jean Valjean withdrew how many francs just before his arrest?

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