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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. In what year does Marius turn eighteen in Book III of Part III – Marius?

2. What is the title of Book I in Part IV – Saint Denis?

3. What is the title of Book V of Part IV – Saint Denis?

4. How does Jean Valjean escape at the end of Book VIII of Part III – Marius?

5. In Book I of Part III – Marius, Gavroche’s parents are living in the Gorbeau House under what pseudonym?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the outbreak of the June Rebellion described in Book X of Part IV – Saint Denis?

2. Where does Gavroche live in the beginning of Part III – Marius? Who are Gavroche’s parents?

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

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

5. What does Marius think about Cosette after finding what he believes to be her handkerchief in Book VI of Part III – Marius?

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

7. What internal conflict does Marius face in Book VIII of Part III – Marius? How is the conflict resolved?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author’s use of symbolism and imagery in Jean Valjean’s exit and reentrance at Petit-Picpus in the conclusion of Part II – Cosette. What does the coffin symbolize in this section of the novel? What does the dirt represent? How does this symbolism tie into the novel’s themes?

Essay Topic 2

Human Rights in Les Miserables

a. Discuss the ways that the author examines the treatment of the poor in Les Miserables. What kind of change does Victor Hugo call for in regards to the treatment of the poor?

b. How is the theme of human rights symbolized in Les Miserables? What characters in the story reflect this theme the most? How?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Javert in the novel. What is Javert’s principle concern with Jean Valjean? How do Javert’s actions in Book V of Part I – Fantine help to define his character? How does Javert’s character evolve throughout the novel?

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