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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. Gavroche’s makeshift home in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis is located near the entrance of what?
(a) Petit-Picpus.
(b) The Eiffel tower.
(c) The Bastille prison.
(d) The Vernon prison.

2. What is the title of Book II in Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) “Argot.”
(b) “The Noxious Poor.”
(c) “Eponine.”
(d) “Little Gavroche.”

3. The Friends of the ABC is led by what fiery student in Part III – Marius?
(a) Grantaire.
(b) Theodule.
(c) Tholomyes.
(d) Enjolras.

4. Marius’s friend who is a churchwarden helps get Marius a job where in Book V of Part III – Marius?
(a) A school.
(b) A church.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A bank.

5. What thief pounces on Jean Valjean in Book IV of Part IV – Saint Denis?
(a) Fauchelevent.
(b) Gavroche.
(c) Tholomyes.
(d) Montparnasse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter that was left to Marius by his father, he is instructed to find a young man with what name in Book III of Part III – Marius?

2. Book X of Part IV – Saint Denis is set on what date?

3. Before he learns Cosette’s name, Marius refers to her as what nickname in Part III – Marius?

4. Where does Marius pronounce his love for Cosette in Book V of Part IV – Saint Denis?

5. How old is Marius Pontmercy’s grandfather in Book II of Part III – Marius?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What leads to the disappearance of Cosette and Valjean in Book VI of Part III – Marius?

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

9. How is Marius led to Cosette’s whereabouts in Book VIII of Part III – Marius?

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

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