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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 287 to 437.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evidence of Hector's guilt does the Prince of Wissembourg show to Marshal Hulot?
(a) A cancelled check.
(b) A bank ledger.
(c) A letter from Johann Fischer.
(d) A letter from Lisbeth Fischer.

2. Who is Madame Marneffe's father?
(a) The Comte of Montcornet.
(b) Monsieur Crevel.
(c) The Comte of Clichy.
(d) The Baron.

3. What item does Hortense promise Lisbeth in exchange for proof of her beau's existence?
(a) A feathered hat.
(b) A yellow cashmere shawl.
(c) A diamond necklace.
(d) A parasol.

4. Who is the author of Cousin Bette?
(a) Jean-Luc Goddard.
(b) Gustave Flaubert.
(c) Emile Zola.
(d) Honoré de Balzac.

5. In his dedication, to what job does the author compare his work as a novelist?
(a) Professor of philosophy.
(b) Doctor of social medicine.
(c) Theatre actor.
(d) Supreme Court Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Valerie mention having seen Wenceslas in person before their first formal meeting in her house?

2. Who intercepts the letter that Valerie writes to Wenceslas?

3. Where does Wenceslas tell Hortense he plans to go early the next morning following his dinner with Valerie?

4. A letter from which continent sets off a chain of events that will ruin Lisbeth's happiness?

5. In what art is Adeline unpracticed, as is evidenced by her inadequate preparation for her second meeting with Monsieur Crevel?

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