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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 48-53

Directions:  Answer the following questions in your own words.

1.  What secret are Villefort and Madame Danglars hiding? __________________________________

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2.  What was Villefort attempting to bury the night he was stabbed? ____________________________

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3. Describe the love triangle in which Valentine is involved. __________________________________

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4.  What promise does Maximillian make to Valentine? _____________________________________

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5.  How did Madame de Saint-Meran die? ________________________________________________

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6.  How does Valentine’s grandfather communicate with others? ______________________________

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7.  How does M. Noirtier prevent the marriage of Franz d’Epinay and Valentine? _________________

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8.  Why was Franz’s father murdered? ___________________________________________________

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9.  Who killed Franz’s father? _________________________________________________________

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10.  Describe the Count of Monte Cristo’s relationship to Maximillian? _________________________

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