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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. The Orion is a warship that is said to be docked where in Book II of Part II – Cosette?

2. What does Jean Valjean steal from M. Myriel in Part I – Fantine?

3. The nuns of the convent in Book VI of Part II – Cosette are an order founded by what Spaniard?

4. Where in France does the novel begin in Book I of Part I – Fantine?

5. Whom does Fantine beg to look after her daughter as she seeks work in Part I – Fantine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is related in the newspaper article concerning the Orion in Book II of Part II – Cosette?

2. Where does Cosette meet Jean Valjean in Book III of Part II – Cosette? What are her impressions of him?

3. What tips Javert off to Jean Valjean’s trail in Book IV of Part II – Cosette?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Bishop Myriel tell Jean Valjean about his suffering in Part I – Fantine?

10. How does Jean Valjean escape and reenter the convent in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the characters of Monsieur and Madame Thénardier in the novel. How does the reality of these characters compare to their perceived reality as seen by Fantine? Why do the Thénardiers agree to keep Cosette? How do they treat her?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the trial of Champmathieu in Part I – Fantine. Why does this trial cause Jean Valjean internal conflict? What will occur if Valjean steps forward with his true identity? What will happen if he doesn’t?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Charles Myriel in the novel. In what year was Charles Myriel born? Charles Myriel was forced to flee Italy during the French Revolution of what year? Whom did Charles Myriel have a chance encounter with in 1806 that led to his current position? How do Myriel’s actions affect Jean Valjean?

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