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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. After discovering the handkerchief he believes is Cosette’s, Marius re-nicknames her what in Part III – Marius?
2. What is the title of Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis?
3. Whom does Gavroche discover to be a military spy in Book XII Part IV – Saint Denis?
4. What is the name of Marius Pontmercy’s grandfather who raised him?
5. In Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis, Gavroche discovers two abandoned hungry children and uses his money to buy them food without realizing they are what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Gavroche help the revolutionaries in Book X of Part IV – Saint Denis?
2. How is the setting of “The House on Rue Plumet” described in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis?
3. What does Marius think about Cosette after finding what he believes to be her handkerchief in Book VI of Part III – Marius?
4. What are Marius’s impressions of Cosette when he first sees her in Book VI of Part III – Marius?
5. What is the “Patron-Minette” and who comprises this group?
6. What does Marius learn about his father from Mabeuf in Book III of Part III – Marius? How does this information affect Marius?
7. What leads to the disappearance of Cosette and Valjean in Book VI of Part III – Marius?
8. How does Gavroche go about helping two homeless children in Book VI of Part IV – Saint Denis? Who are these children?
9. What leads to conflict between Jean Valjean and Cosette in Book III of Part IV – Saint Denis?
10. What consumes Marius’s mind in Book II of Part IV – Saint Denis? Where does he spend his time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Jean Valjean’s rescue of Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette. How much money does he agree to give the Thénardiers? Why? How does Jean Valjean respond when the Thénardiers attempt to stop him from taking Cosette after he’s paid them?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of Les Miserables. In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?
b. How does Les Miserables compare with other novels written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Victor Hugo’s writing?
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