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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V - Jean Valjean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Book VII of Part IV – Saint Denis focuses on what?
(a) The history of the French monarchy.
(b) The Napoleonic Wars.
(c) A detailed family history of Cosette.
(d) Parisian street slang.

2. The Orion is a warship that is said to be docked where in Book II of Part II – Cosette?
(a) Toulon.
(b) Montreuil-sur-mer.
(c) Lyon.
(d) Arras.

3. How old is Marius Pontmercy’s grandfather in Book II of Part III – Marius?
(a) 83.
(b) 77.
(c) 90.
(d) 64.

4. On what date was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
(a) January 11, 1812.
(b) September 27, 1817.
(c) June 18, 1815.
(d) May 4, 1813.

5. What are the names of the Thénardiers’ two daughters whom they spoil?
(a) Azelma and Cosette.
(b) Eponine and Azelma.
(c) Cosette and Fantine.
(d) Fantine and Eponine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was overthrown in the 1830 July Revolution in France?

2. By what nickname does Jean Valjean become known when he stays at the Gorbeau House in Book IV of Part II – Cosette?

3. What is Charles Myriel’s position within the Church in Part I – Fantine?

4. Whom does the leader of the ABC group order to be executed when the army is about to storm the barricade in Book I of Part V – Jean Valjean?

5. Whom does Gavroche overhear worrying about his finances in Book IV of Part IV – Saint Denis?

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