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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 149 - 286.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Adeline attempt to console Hortense after her first quarrel with Wenceslas?
(a) She confesses Hector's infidelities.
(b) She assures her that Valerie Marneffe is a decent woman.
(c) She reminds her that Wenceslas has never lied to her before.
(d) She tells her that all men are animals.

2. What job does the Baroness' son aspire to?
(a) A supreme court justice.
(b) A general in the Army.
(c) A government minister.
(d) Doing nothing.

3. How long after moving to the Rue Vaneau does Valerie wait before receiving Monsieur Crevel?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three months.

4. Why is cousin Bette not accepted in society?
(a) She is poorly dressed.
(b) She is unmarried.
(c) She is handicapped.
(d) She is an orphan.

5. On what condition does Crevel agree to pay for a copy of the biblically-themed figure that Wenceslas is sculpting for Valerie Marneffe?
(a) That it be the only copy in existence.
(b) That it be completed before Christmas.
(c) That it be signed by the sculptor.
(d) That Valerie serve as model.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who considers herself to be the family confessional?

2. What does Crevel give to Valerie in exchange for her promise of being his exclusively?

3. How long has Monsieur Crevel been a widower?

4. What subject does Lisbeth's beau teach?

5. With what major event do the beginnings of Monsieur Hulot's infidelities coincide?

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