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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. Where is Villefort when he first appears in this book?

2. What does Caderousse want to do to get more money for his diamond?

3. How does Edmond intend to kill himself?

4. Whom does Dantès deliver a letter to at the beginning of the book?

5. What is the name of the girl who Albert wants to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Caderousse say happened to Villefort after Dantès was imprisoned?

2. How is Albert kidnapped by Luigi Vampa and his bandits?

3. Why does Villefort change his mind about being merciful to Dantès?

4. Who does Noirtier plan to leave his inheritance to and why?

5. How does Julie get the money needed for her father's debts?

6. What does the Count hire two men on the street to do for him?

7. What does Caderousse give the Italian Priest before he leaves?

8. What do Fernand and Danglars do to Dantès as revenge?

9. What is Villefort doing when first called to meet Dantès?

10. What kind of plans do Faria and Dantès work out together in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Education and knowledge are two very important themes in this book. How does education affect Dantès's life for both good and bad?

Essay Topic 2

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters? How do their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Dantès is an incredibly patient man. What are some examples of this trait of his? How does this affect his life and his choices?

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