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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. The street urchin named Gavroche in Part III – Marius is actually whose son?
(a) The Gillenormands.
(b) The Pontmercys.
(c) The Tholomyes.
(d) The Thénardiers.

2. What is Book IV’s title in Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) “A Few Pages of History.”
(b) “The Noxious Poor.”
(c) “Aid from Below or from Above.”
(d) “An End Unlike the Beginning.”

3. On what street are Cosette and Jean Valjean living in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) Rue Halles.
(b) Rue Plumet.
(c) Rue Bauregarde.
(d) Rue Marais.

4. From what location does Gavroche rescue Thénardier in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) A closet.
(b) A basement.
(c) An attic.
(d) A rooftop.

5. What is the title of Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) “Mire, but Soul.”
(b) “Little Gavroche.”
(c) “Where Are They Going?”
(d) “Argot.”

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Book II of Part III – Marius?

2. The republican secret societies made their move to start off the Paris Uprising of 1832 at whose public funeral?

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

4. What is the title of Book VII in Part III – Marius?

5. Approximately how many total casualties came about in the Paris Uprising of 1832?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who introduces Marius to the Friends of the ABC in Book IV of Part III – Marius? What are Marius’s impressions of the group?

2. What information does Eponine leak to Marius about Cosette in Book II of Part IV – Saint Denis?

3. Who raised Marius Pontmercy? How is this character described in Book II of Part III – Marius?

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

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

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

7. How is the setting of “The House on Rue Plumet” described in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis?

8. What exchange takes place between Marius and Monsieur Gillenormand in Book VIII of Part IV – Saint Denis?

9. What attack does Gavroche witness in Book IV of Part IV – Saint Denis? What is the outcome of the conflict?

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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