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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. How many years have passed since Jean Valjean’s first encounter with M. Myriel in Book III of Part I – Fantine?

2. What are the names of the Thénardiers’ two daughters whom they spoil?

3. The Orion is a warship that is said to be docked where in Book II of Part II – Cosette?

4. Where does Cosette enroll in school in Book VIII of Part II – Cosette?

5. The nuns of the convent in Book VI of Part II – Cosette are an order founded by what Spaniard?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Fantine’s position in society described when she is introduced in Part I – Fantine?

2. What is related in the newspaper article concerning the Orion in Book II of Part II – Cosette?

3. How is Jean Valjean described in Book II of Part I – Fantine? Where has Jean Valjean come from?

4. When and where does the narrative begin in Book I of Part I – Fantine? How is Bishop Myriel described?

5. What tips Javert off to Jean Valjean’s trail in Book IV of Part II – Cosette?

6. How is the character of Javert described in Part I – Fantine? What role does Javert play in the novel?

7. How does Jean Valjean respond to the advice of Bishop Myriel in Book II of Part I – Fantine? Where do his actions lead him?

8. In whose care does Fantine leave Cosette in Part I – Fantine? How is Cosette treated by these characters?

9. How does Jean Valjean succeed in rescuing Cosette in Book III of Part II – Cosette?

10. What information is related from the character named Boulatruelle in Book II of Part II – Cosette?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Charles Myriel in the novel. In what year was Charles Myriel born? Charles Myriel was forced to flee Italy during the French Revolution of what year? Whom did Charles Myriel have a chance encounter with in 1806 that led to his current position? How do Myriel’s actions affect Jean Valjean?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Fantine’s obstacles as she searches for work in Book IV of Part I – Fantine. Why does Cosette’s presence threaten Fantine’s ability to find a job? Do you agree or disagree with Fantine’s choice to leave Cosette with the innkeepers? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the trial of Champmathieu in Part I – Fantine. Why does this trial cause Jean Valjean internal conflict? What will occur if Valjean steps forward with his true identity? What will happen if he doesn’t?

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