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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. Why does Haydée refuse to leave the Count?

2. Where does the Count take Maximillian when they travel?

3. Who does the Count apologize to near the end of the book?

4. Why is Maximillian angry when he first wakes up after taking the potion?

5. Who does Villefort ask about the Count's intentions in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bertruccio so surprised about when the Count holds a dinner party at his house?

2. What shocking information comes forth at Benedetto's trial?

3. How does Haydee secure the denouncement of Fernand?

4. How does Maximillian get Valentine to agree to run away with him?

5. How does Haydee go from being a princess to a servant?

6. What has Noirtier been giving Valentine every day? Why?

7. What does Danglars say when Albert confronts him about denouncing his father?

8. What does the Count do just before Caderousse dies?

9. Why does the Count not eat while he is at the ball at the Morcef's house?

10. How does Noirtier feel after a priest is summoned to pray over the body of Valentine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Dumas. What are some of these symbols? How does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme? How does that pursuit affect the characters involved?

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