Les misérables Chapter 1 and 2

Chapter 1: Who is Jean Valjean?

• A poor but brave man

• A bishop

• A police man

Ch 1: Jean Valjean steals _______ to feed his sister's children

• a bottle of milk

• a chicken

• a loaf of bread

Ch 1: How long did Jean Valjean serve in prison?

• One year

• Six years

• Thirteen years

• Nineteen years

Ch 1: What happens with the silver plates and candlesticks after the police catches Valjean?

• The bishop puts them in a safe place

• The bishop gives them to the police

• The bishop gives them to Valjean

Chapter 2: Why does Fantine leave her daughter with the Thénardiers?

• Because she wants to find a job in a factory

• Because she wants to marry a man

• Because she didn't love Cosette

Ch 2: After Fantine loses her job at the factory, she sells _______ for 10 francs to help Cosette.

• her dresses

• her hair

• her shoes

Ch 2: Who discovers that Jean Valjean and Monsieur Madeleine were the same person?

• Fantine

• Inspector Javert

• The bishop

Ch 2: What does Fantine ask Monsieur Madeleine before she dies?

• That he kissed her

• That he took care of Cosette

• That he returned the candlesticks and plates