Cousin Bette: Part One of Poor Relations Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Cousin Bette: Part One of Poor Relations Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What reason does Lisbeth give Wenceslas to convince him not to write to anyone from jail about his predicament?

2. What particular significance does the name d'Ervy have to the Baron?

3. Who sees Monsieur Hulot in a front stall at the Varietes with Jenny Cadine?

4. What is the difference in age between Monsieur Crevel and Monsieur Hulot?

5. To whom is Lisbeth apprenticed by the Baron?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Baroness summon Monsieur Crevel? Which of Monsieur Crevel's actions have affected the Baroness? Why has he acted this way?

2. Who arranges for Wenceslas to be released from prison? How does Wenceslas find out this information?

3. Whom does Hortense decide to marry? What is the relationship between Hortense's intended and Lisbeth? Why does Baron Hulot tell her that Cousin Bette will not be an obstacle to Hortense's intended marriage?

4. Where does the Baron go after he finds the opera to be closed? What does he learn when he arrives there?

5. Who is the first character introduced in the novel? What information is surmised about his age? How is this information revealed?

6. With whom does Lisbeth discuss the Baron's fascination with Valerie Marneffe? According to Lisbeth, what has Baron Hulot done to win her favor?

7. What solution does Monsieur Crevel propose to the Baroness for the problem of Hortense's dowry? What other options does he tell her she has available to her?

8. What plan do Lisbeth and Hortense agree upon to help out Lisbeth's admirer? Who accompanies Hortense on this mission? Whom does her escort take notice of during this venture?

9. Where does Monsieur Grasset take Wenceslas? Why does this happen to the young artist?

10. What does Lisbeth advise Wenceslas to do after the visit from Monsieur Grasset and what reason does she give for this? What does she promise to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the first part of Cousin Bette, the narrator compares the narrative to a classical tragedy. Use specific examples from the text to discuss which elements of classical tragedy are found in the novel and which elements are missing. In your opinion, can Cousin Bette be classified as a tragedy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Morality is a significant theme in Cousin Bette. What message does the novel convey about morality? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Pride is a significant theme in Cousin Bette. What is the message conveyed about pride in this novel? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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