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Directions: Arrange the following events in the correct Directions: Arrange the following events in the correct
order (A-T). Write the number beside each event. order (A-T). Write the number beside each event.
___ 1. The revolution at the barricade fails. ___ 1. The revolution at the barricade fails.
___ 2. Fantine sells her hair and teeth to provide for ___ 2. Fantine sells her hair and teeth to provide for
Cosette. Cosette.
___ 3. Javert relentlessly pursues Jean Valjean. ___ 3. Javert relentlessly pursues Jean Valjean.
___ 4. Jean Valjean meets Bishop Myriel who shows him ___ 4. Jean Valjean meets Bishop Myriel who shows him
kindness. kindness.
___ 5. Jean Valjean breaks parole and starts a new life. ___ 5. Jean Valjean breaks parole and starts a new life.
___ 6. Cosette lives with the Thenardiers, who abuse her. ___ 6. Cosette lives with the Thenardiers, who abuse her.
___ 7. Jean Valjean adopts Cosette and becomes her ___ 7. Jean Valjean adopts Cosette and becomes her
father. father.
___ 8. The students, led by Enjolras, plan a revolution. ___ 8. The students, led by Enjolras, plan a revolution.
___ 9. Jean Valjean rescues Marius from the barricade. ___ 9. Jean Valjean rescues Marius from the barricade.
___ 10. Fantine dies after entrusting Cosette to Valjean. ___ 10. Fantine dies after entrusting Cosette to Valjean.
___ 11. Cosette and Marius fall in love. ___ 11. Cosette and Marius fall in love.
___ 12. Valjean confesses his past to Marius. ___ 12. Valjean confesses his past to Marius.
___ 13. Eponine dies at the barricade, saving Marius. ___ 13. Eponine dies at the barricade, saving Marius.
___ 14. Javert lets Valjean go and later commits suicide. ___ 14. Javert lets Valjean go and later commits suicide.
___ 15. Valjean saves a man trapped under a cart. ___ 15. Valjean saves a man trapped under a cart.
___ 16. Marius confronts Valjean about his identity. ___ 16. Marius confronts Valjean about his identity.
___ 17. Valjean becomes mayor under a new name. ___ 17. Valjean becomes mayor under a new name.
___ 18. Cosette and Marius get married. ___ 18. Cosette and Marius get married.
___ 19. Valjean dies peacefully, joined by Fantine’s spirit. ___ 19. Valjean dies peacefully, joined by Fantine’s spirit.
___ 20. Jean Valjean is released from prison after 19 years. ___ 20. Jean Valjean is released from prison after 19 years.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Who gives Jean Valjean a second chance at life? 1. Who gives Jean Valjean a second chance at life?
A. Fantine C. Bishop Myriel A. Fantine C. Bishop Myriel
B. Marius D. Javert B. Marius D. Javert
2. Why was Jean Valjean imprisoned? 2. Why was Jean Valjean imprisoned?
A. Murder C. He stole bread A. Murder C. He stole bread
B. Theft D. Revolution B. Theft D. Revolution
3. Who is Cosette’s mother? 3. Who is Cosette’s mother?
A. Eponine C. Mme. Thenardier A. Eponine C. Mme. Thenardier
B. Fantine D. No one knows B. Fantine D. No one knows
4. What role does Javert play in the story? 4. What role does Javert play in the story?
A. Hero C. Police Inspector A. Hero C. Police Inspector
B. Villain D. Priest B. Villain D. Priest
5. Where does most of the revolution take place? 5. Where does most of the revolution take place?
A. Marseilles C. Montreuil A. Marseilles C. Montreuil
B. Paris D. Toulon B. Paris D. Toulon
6. What does Valjean do for Marius during the battle? 6. What does Valjean do for Marius during the battle?
A. Kills him C. Marries him A. Kills him C. Marries him
B. Saves him D. Abandons him B. Saves him D. Abandons him
7. Why does Javert struggle internally? 7. Why does Javert struggle internally?
A. He hates Cosette A. He hates Cosette
B. He’s secretly a thief B. He’s secretly a thief
C. He can’t reconcile justice with mercy C. He can’t reconcile justice with mercy
D. He is in love with Fantine D. He is in love with Fantine
8. Who are the Thenardiers? 8. Who are the Thenardiers?
A. Kind caretakers A. Kind caretakers
B. Thieves and scammers B. Thieves and scammers
C. Soldiers C. Soldiers
D. Judges D. Judges
9. What object does Valjean carry to identify himself? 9. What object does Valjean carry to identify himself?
A. Passport C. Candlesticks A. Passport C. Candlesticks
B. Cross D. Letter B. Cross D. Letter
10. What happens to Eponine? 10. What happens to Eponine?
A. She marries Marius A. She marries Marius
B. She becomes a nun B. She becomes a nun
C. She dies in battle C. She dies in battle
D. She disappears D. She disappears
11. Jean Valjean stole bread to feed his family. What does 11. Jean Valjean stole bread to feed his family. What does
this situation show about him? this situation show about him?
A. He was greedy A. He was greedy
B. He was desperate to survive B. He was desperate to survive
C. He hated the law C. He hated the law
D. He wanted attention D. He wanted attention
12. Bishop Myriel forgave Valjean and gave him silver. 12. Bishop Myriel forgave Valjean and gave him silver.
What was the bishop teaching him? What was the bishop teaching him?
A. How to be rich A. How to be rich
B. That kindness changes people B. That kindness changes people
C. To become a priest C. To become a priest
D. That rules must be followed D. That rules must be followed
13. Fantine sold her hair and teeth just to support 13. Fantine sold her hair and teeth just to support
Cosette. What does this act represent? Cosette. What does this act represent?
A. Her pride A. Her pride
B. Her selfishness B. Her selfishness
C. A mother’s sacrifice C. A mother’s sacrifice
D. Her dislike for Cosette D. Her dislike for Cosette
14. Javert couldn't accept that Valjean, a former criminal, 14. Javert couldn't accept that Valjean, a former criminal,
had become a good man. What was Javert’s main had become a good man. What was Javert’s main
struggle? struggle?
A. Hunger A. Hunger
B. Loyalty to the bishop B. Loyalty to the bishop
C. Conflict between justice and mercy C. Conflict between justice and mercy
D. Hatred for Cosette D. Hatred for Cosette
15. Valjean confessed his identity to save an innocent 15. Valjean confessed his identity to save an innocent
man. What value did he show? man. What value did he show?
A. Cowardice C. Anger A. Honesty C. Anger
B. Honesty D. Bravery B. Cowardice D. Bravery
16. Eponine helped Marius find Cosette even though she 16. Eponine helped Marius find Cosette even though she
loved him. What did Eponine demonstrate? loved him. What did Eponine demonstrate?
A. Selfishness A. Selfishness
B. Jealousy B. Jealousy
C. True love and sacrifice C. True love and sacrifice
D. Anger D. Anger
17. The students chose to fight for justice at the 17. The students chose to fight for justice at the
barricade. What does this tell us about them? barricade. What does this tell us about them?
A. They were foolish A. They were foolish
B. They were brave and idealistic B. They were brave and idealistic
C. They were criminals C. They were criminals
D. They hated school D. They hated school
18. Javert let Valjean go, even though it went against his 18. Javert let Valjean go, even though it went against his
beliefs. Why was this hard for him? beliefs. Why was this hard for him?
A. He admired Valjean A. He admired Valjean
B. He was tired B. He was tired
C. He couldn’t accept mercy over the law C. He couldn’t accept mercy over the law
D. He was confused about directions D. He was confused about directions
19. Cosette lived a hard life with the Thenardiers. What 19. Cosette lived a hard life with the Thenardiers. What
does her rescue by Valjean show? does her rescue by Valjean show?
A. That orphans are unlucky A. That orphans are unlucky
B. That villains always win B. That villains always win
C. That love and care can change someone’s life C. That love and care can change someone’s life
D. That she was lazy D. That she was lazy
20. Valjean died peacefully after living a life of 20. Valjean died peacefully after living a life of
redemption. What message does this leave? redemption. What message does this leave?
A. It is never too late to change A. Everyone dies
B. Everyone dies B. It is never too late to change
C. Being poor is bad C. Being poor is bad
D. Life is unfair D. Life is unfair