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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bacterial infection swept through Europe in 1832, killing over 18,000 people in Paris?
(a) Necrotizing fasciitis.
(b) Cholera.
(c) Cellulitis.
(d) Impetigo.

2. Cosette spends her time in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis longing for the young man from where?
(a) Vernon.
(b) Toulon.
(c) Les Halles.
(d) Luxembourg Gardens.

3. What is the title of Book V in Part III – Marius?
(a) “The Excellence of Misfortune.”
(b) “The Descent.”
(c) “A Counter-Blow.”
(d) “To Trust is Sometimes to Surrender.”

4. The four ringleaders of the Paris criminal underworld introduced in Part III – Marius are Montparnasse, Babet, Claquesous, and whom?
(a) Courfeyrac.
(b) Javert.
(c) Gueulemer.
(d) Bruneseau.

5. What does Eponine write on a piece of paper to prove she’s literate in Book VIII of Part III – Marius?
(a) “This is my name.”
(b) “Please help me.”
(c) “The cops are here.”
(d) “I’m being held prisoner.”

Short Answer Questions

1. From what location does Gavroche rescue Thénardier in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?

2. What is the title of Book VIII in Part III – Marius?

3. What is the name of Marius Pontmercy’s father?

4. What is the hometown of Marius’s father to which Marius rides in order to see him in Book III of Part III – Marius?

5. The Friends of the ABC is led by what fiery student in Part III – Marius?

Short Essay Questions

1. What internal conflict does Marius face in Book VIII of Part III – Marius? How is the conflict resolved?

2. What leads to conflict between Jean Valjean and Cosette in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis?

3. What does Marius learn about his father from Mabeuf in Book III of Part III – Marius? How does this information affect Marius?

4. What does Gavroche do at the end of Book IV of Part IV – Saint Denis? Who benefits from Gavroche’s action?

5. How does Gavroche go about helping two homeless children in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis? Who are these children?

6. What is the “Patron-Minette” and who comprises this group?

7. What historical event is described in Book I of Part IV – Saint Denis? What consequences of this event does the narrator point out?

8. How does the narrator describe Marius’s progression in school in Book V of Part III – Marius? What is his financial situation like?

9. Why does Marius go to see his father in Book III of Part III – Marius? What does he find at his father’s home?

10. What does Marius think about Cosette after finding what he believes to be her handkerchief in Book VI of Part III – Marius?

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