The Count of Monte Cristo Study Guide

1. Monte Cristo doubts his revenge when:

• he returns to the Chateau D'If
• Villefort goes crazy
• he visits Mercedes for the last time
• Edouard dies

2. Villefort's punishment is related to his crime in that

• he becomes crazy
• his father murdered d'Epinay's father.
• he had no respect for life
• he committed adultery

3. Monte Cristo is a symbol of:

• social mobility
• intellect
• generosity
• divine justice

4. Danglars punishment is impoverishment because

• he owns too many Spanish bonds
• he suspects Count de Morcerf's treachery
• he is a symbol of monetary greed
• he denies Albert his daughter's hand

5. Count de Morcerf commits suicide because:

• he is guilt-ridden for his treachery in the Ali Pasha affair
• he sold Haydee to the slave traders
• Mercedes denies him her love
• he no longer possesses his honor

6. Eugenie leaves her home because:

• Louise d'Armilly convinces her to
• she deplores the thought of marriage
• she despises Calvacanti
• she distrusts her father

7. Valentine does not marry d'Epinay:

• because Noirtier murdered d'Epinay's father
• because Villefort honors her wishes
• because she does not love him
• she runs off with Maximilien

8. Dantes does not suspect Danglars of treachery because:

• Dantes and he are great friends
• M. Morrel bestows trust upon Danglars
• Danglars is to be the next captain of the Pharaon
• Danglars is a naive youth

9. Debray enriches himself by:

• manipulating Mrs. Danglars
• studying Spanish bonds
• endearing himself to Monte Cristo
• becoming Danglars' closest confidant

10. Mrs. Danglars is a reflection of:

• an innocent wife
• a cruel mother
• Danglars' greed
• Villefort's disrespect for life