Les Miserables Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Les Miserables Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Fantine’s daughter in Part I – Fantine?

2. Jean Valjean crosses the River Seine over what in Book V of Part II – Cosette?

3. Fauchelevent helps Jean Valjean secure work as what in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?

4. What is the title of Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?

5. How old is Cosette when she is introduced in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Jean Valjean meet in the garden in Book V of Part II – Cosette? Where has he met this character before?

2. How is Fantine’s position in society described when she is introduced in Part I – Fantine?

3. How does Jean Valjean succeed in rescuing Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

4. How is the history of Petit-Picpus described in Book VI of Part II – Cosette?

5. How old is Cosette when she is reintroduced in Book III of Part II – Cosette? How is her living situation described?

6. How is the character of Javert described in Part I – Fantine? What role does Javert play in the novel?

7. What internal conflict does Jean Valjean face in Book VI of Part I – Fantine? How does he resolve the conflict?

8. In whose care does Fantine leave Cosette in Part I – Fantine? How is Cosette treated by these characters?

9. How is Jean Valjean described in Book II of Part I – Fantine? Where has Jean Valjean come from?

10. How does Jean Valjean respond to the advice of Bishop Myriel in Book II of Part I – Fantine? Where do his actions lead him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the following four characters from Book I – Fantine: Tholomyès, Listolier, Fameuil, and Blacheville. What is each character’s relationship to the others? How would you describe their financial situations? What are the characters studying?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the shifts in the narrative style of Les Miserables. Where in the novel does the author step out of the action to provide commentary on politics, culture, history, and opinion? How do Hugo’s digressions affect you as a reader? How do these chapters stand in relation to the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Fantine’s obstacles as she searches for work in Book IV of Part I – Fantine. Why does Cosette’s presence threaten Fantine’s ability to find a job? Do you agree or disagree with Fantine’s choice to leave Cosette with the innkeepers? Why?

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