A Trivia Quiz On The Count Of Monte Cristo Novel

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  • 1. 

    After Leclerc dies, Edmond Dantes __________________________.

    • A.

      Dies, too.

    • B.

      Needs money from his father.

    • C.

      Will become captain of the "Pharaoh".

    • D.

      Is arrested by the police

    Correct Answer
    C. Will become captain of the "pHaraoh".
    Explanation
    After Leclerc dies, Edmond Dantes will become captain of the "Pharaoh". This can be inferred from the context that Leclerc's death creates a vacancy in the position of captain, and since Edmond Dantes is mentioned in the question, it suggests that he will fill this role.

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  • 2. 

    Why does Danglars write a note to Villefort, the judge?

    • A.

      So that the judge will know that Dantes did not kill Captain Leclerc.

    • B.

      So that Danglars can get money from the judge.

    • C.

      So that the judge will know that Dantes killed Captain Leclerc.

    • D.

      So that the judge will get Dantes in trouble.

    Correct Answer
    D. So that the judge will get Dantes in trouble.
    Explanation
    Danglars writes a note to Villefort, the judge, in order to get Dantes in trouble. This suggests that Danglars has ill intentions towards Dantes and wants to harm him by providing false information to the judge.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Judge Villefort send Dantes to prison?

    • A.

      Because Villefort found out that Dantes killed Leclerc so that he could become captain of "The Pharaoh".

    • B.

      Because Villefort wanted to marry Mercedes, and he was angry that Dantes had married her.

    • C.

      Because Villefort wanted to get Dantes' money, and he knew the he could get it if Dantes were in prison.

    • D.

      Because Villefort thinks Dantes might find out one of Villefort's secrets, and he doesn't want that to happen.

    Correct Answer
    D. Because Villefort thinks Dantes might find out one of Villefort's secrets, and he doesn't want that to happen.
    Explanation
    Judge Villefort sent Dantes to prison because he believed that Dantes might uncover one of Villefort's secrets, and Villefort wanted to prevent that from happening.

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  • 4. 

    At Chateau d'If, why was Dantes taken underground?

    • A.

      All the rooms above ground were full.

    • B.

      Dantes asked to go to an underground room.

    • C.

      Dantes killed another man at Chateau d'If.

    • D.

      The guard at Chateau d'If thought Dantes was crazy.

    Correct Answer
    D. The guard at Chateau d'If thought Dantes was crazy.
  • 5. 

    Why is the Number 27 important?

    • A.

      Dantes was in prison for 27 years.

    • B.

      Dantes is 27 years old when he married Mercedes.

    • C.

      The prisoner named Faria is known as Prisoner 27.

    • D.

      Judge Villefort's secret code begins with the number 27.

    Correct Answer
    C. The prisoner named Faria is known as Prisoner 27.
    Explanation
    The number 27 is important because the prisoner named Faria is known as Prisoner 27.

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  • 6. 

    Why was a broken pot important to Dantes when he was at Chateau d'If?

    • A.

      It had his only water in it, and he became very thirsty after it broke.

    • B.

      He used a piece of the broken jar to stab one of the guards.

    • C.

      He cut himself on a piece of the broken jar and nearly died.

    • D.

      He used a piece of the broken jar to dig through the walls of the prison.

    Correct Answer
    D. He used a piece of the broken jar to dig through the walls of the prison.
  • 7. 

    How did Dantes plan to get out from Chateau d'If?

    • A.

      He wanted to give the guard money to let him go.

    • B.

      He wanted to call his father because his father know the man in charge of Chateau d'If.

    • C.

      He wanted to dig through the walls of Chateau d'If to get out.

    • D.

      He wanted to kill all the guards so he could leave easily.

    Correct Answer
    C. He wanted to dig through the walls of Chateau d'If to get out.
  • 8. 

    Why was the letter that Faria gives to Dantes important?

    • A.

      It proved that Dantes should not be in prison.

    • B.

      It proved that Danglars was the one who actually killed Captain Leclerc.

    • C.

      It gave Dantes permission to leave Chateau d'If.

    • D.

      It told Dantes where there was treasure.

    Correct Answer
    D. It told Dantes where there was treasure.
    Explanation
    The letter that Faria gives to Dantes is important because it reveals the location of a hidden treasure. This information is significant as it provides Dantes with the means to secure his future and seek revenge on those who wronged him. The treasure becomes a symbol of hope and opportunity for Dantes, motivating him to escape from prison and pursue his goals.

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  • 9. 

    Why did Faria drink some of the red liquid?

    • A.

      It was wine, and he wanted to get drunk.

    • B.

      It was poison, and he wanted to die.

    • C.

      It was like a poison, and it made the guards believe that he was dead even though he wasn't.

    • D.

      It was medicine, and he was very ill.

    Correct Answer
    D. It was medicine, and he was very ill.
    Explanation
    Faria drank some of the red liquid because it was medicine and he was very ill.

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  • 10. 

    When Faria's body was in Dantes bed, why didn't the guards know that it was actually Faria?

    • A.

      Dantes put a mask on Faria's face, and the guards thought it was Dantes.

    • B.

      The guards didn't know that anyone was in Dantes' bed.

    • C.

      The guards were drunk, and they thought it was Dantes.

    • D.

      The guards thought Dantes was sleeping, and didn't look closely at the body.

    Correct Answer
    D. The guards thought Dantes was sleeping, and didn't look closely at the body.
    Explanation
    The guards thought Dantes was sleeping, and didn't look closely at the body. This suggests that the guards did not pay close attention to the details and assumed that the person in the bed was Dantes without verifying their identity. As a result, they did not notice the mask on Faria's face and mistakenly believed it was Dantes.

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  • 11. 

    When Dantes says, "This is the grave of Chateau d'If!" what does he mean?

    • A.

      Many people die accidently in the sea.

    • B.

      Many people are killed in their prison rooms.

    • C.

      All dead people are buried under ground.

    • D.

      All dead people are thrown into the sea.

    Correct Answer
    D. All dead people are thrown into the sea.
    Explanation
    Dantes is referring to the Chateau d'If, which is a notorious prison located on an island. The phrase "This is the grave of Chateau d'If!" suggests that the sea surrounding the prison serves as the burial ground for all the prisoners who die there. This implies that dead bodies are disposed of by being thrown into the sea.

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  • 12. 

    Why is the name "Young Amelia" important?

    • A.

      It is the name of the ship that rescues Dantes after he escapes from Chateau d'If.

    • B.

      It is the name of the only book that Dantes has while he is at Chateau d'If, and he learns important secrets from it.

    • C.

      It is the name of the ship on which Dantes meets Mercedes for the first time.

    • D.

      It is the name of the book that Dantes gives to Mercedes, and it helps her remember him while he is at Chateau d'If.

    Correct Answer
    A. It is the name of the ship that rescues Dantes after he escapes from Chateau d'If.
    Explanation
    The name "Young Amelia" is important because it is the name of the ship that rescues Dantes after he escapes from Chateau d'If. This ship plays a crucial role in Dantes' journey to freedom and marks a turning point in the story.

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  • 13. 

    Why did the captain of the Young Amelia decide to go to the island of Monte Cristo?

    • A.

      He already knew about the treasure hidden there.

    • B.

      He needed to escape from the guards at Chateau d'If.

    • C.

      He lived there.

    • D.

      He wanted to buy some cloth from a Turkish ship there.

    Correct Answer
    D. He wanted to buy some cloth from a Turkish ship there.
    Explanation
    The captain of the Young Amelia decided to go to the island of Monte Cristo because he wanted to buy some cloth from a Turkish ship there.

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  • 14. 

    How does Dantes convince the men of the Young Amelia to leave him on the island of Monte Cristo?

    • A.

      He tells them that he will give them a huge amount of money if they come back to pick him up later.

    • B.

      He disappears, and the men believe that he is dead.

    • C.

      He pretends to be hurt so that they will leave him.

    • D.

      He says that he will kill them all if they don't leave him alone.

    Correct Answer
    C. He pretends to be hurt so that they will leave him.
  • 15. 

    When Dantes returns from the island with the treasure, why is he worried?

    • A.

      He thinks someone will steal his money.

    • B.

      He thinks someone will kill him.

    • C.

      He thinks people will think he stole the money because he is only a poor sailor.

    • D.

      He thinks that people will believe the treasure is not real because it is so old.

    Correct Answer
    C. He thinks people will think he stole the money because he is only a poor sailor.
    Explanation
    Dantes is worried that people will think he stole the money because he is only a poor sailor. Since he was previously imprisoned and presumed dead, his sudden wealth and return may raise suspicions among others. Being a sailor, he may be seen as an unlikely person to possess such a large fortune, leading people to believe that he acquired it through illegitimate means. This fear of being falsely accused and the potential consequences that may follow cause Dantes to worry about how others will perceive him.

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  • 16. 

    Why does Dantes say, "They are rough, dangerous men, but they are good friends"?

    • A.

      The guards at the prison are dangerous, but they are nice to him.

    • B.

      The men on the Young Amelia are evil to him.

    • C.

      The men on the Young Amelia are used to fighting and breaking the law, but they are kind to Dantes.

    • D.

      Danglars and Carderousse pretend to be his friend to get his money, but they are actually very dangerous men.

    Correct Answer
    C. The men on the Young Amelia are used to fighting and breaking the law, but they are kind to Dantes.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Dantes says, "They are rough, dangerous men, but they are good friends" because the men on the Young Amelia, although they engage in illegal activities and are accustomed to violence, treat Dantes with kindness. Despite their rough nature, they show friendship and support towards him.

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  • 17. 

    What is true about Caderousse?

    • A.

      He is friends with Danglars.

    • B.

      He is Dantes' fathers' neighbor.

    • C.

      He wants other people's money.

    • D.

      He is liked by Dantes.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He is friends with Danglars.
    B. He is Dantes' fathers' neighbor.
    C. He wants other people's money.
    Explanation
    Caderousse is friends with Danglars, as mentioned in the statement. He is also Dantes' father's neighbor, which is another true statement. Additionally, it is mentioned that he wants other people's money, suggesting that he has a desire for wealth. There is no information given about whether he is liked by Dantes or not.

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  • 18. 

    Why was Dantes so surprised when he found out he was going to Chateau d'If?

    • A.

      He did not think he had done anything wrong.

    • B.

      He thought that Chateau d'If was only for important prisoners, and he did not think that he was important.

    • C.

      Before then, he hadn't believed that Chateau d'If was real.

    • D.

      He knew there was secret treasure at Chateau d'If.

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. He thought that Chateau d'If was only for important prisoners, and he did not think that he was important.
    C. Before then, he hadn't believed that Chateau d'If was real.
    Explanation
    Dantes was surprised when he found out he was going to Chateau d'If because he did not think he had done anything wrong and believed that the prison was only for important prisoners, not realizing that he was considered important enough to be sent there. Additionally, he had previously doubted the existence of Chateau d'If, so the reality of being sent there came as a shock to him.

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  • 19. 

    What is true about Faria?

    • A.

      He was also called Prisoner 27.

    • B.

      He was a prisoner with Dantes.

    • C.

      He escaped from prison before Dantes could escape.

    • D.

      He killed several of the guards to help Dantes escape.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He was also called Prisoner 27.
    B. He was a prisoner with Dantes.
    Explanation
    Faria being called Prisoner 27 and being a prisoner with Dantes is true because it is mentioned in the given information. However, there is no information provided about Faria escaping from prison before Dantes or killing guards to help Dantes escape. Therefore, these statements cannot be considered true based on the given information.

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  • 20. 

    What is true about the relationship between Faria and Dantes?

    • A.

      Faria is Dantes' father.

    • B.

      Dantes learns a lot from Faria.

    • C.

      Dantes is happy to meet Faria.

    • D.

      Dantes helps Faria escape from prison.

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Dantes learns a lot from Faria.
    C. Dantes is happy to meet Faria.
    Explanation
    Dantes learns a lot from Faria and is happy to meet him. This suggests that there is a positive and educational relationship between the two characters. Faria serves as a mentor or teacher to Dantes, providing him with valuable knowledge and guidance. Dantes appreciates and values this relationship, which is why he is happy to meet Faria. However, there is no indication that Faria is Dantes' father or that Dantes helps Faria escape from prison.

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  • 21. 

    How was Dantes different after he left Chateau d'If than before he went there?

    • A.

      He looks older.

    • B.

      He feels and looks sadder.

    • C.

      He is richer.

    • D.

      He has learned bad news about Mercedes.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He looks older.
    B. He feels and looks sadder.
    Explanation
    After leaving Chateau d'If, Dantes appears older, indicating that the harsh conditions and isolation in the prison have taken a toll on his physical appearance. Additionally, he feels and looks sadder, suggesting that the years of wrongful imprisonment have deeply affected his emotional well-being.

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  • 22. 

    Why does Dantes begin to call himself the Count of Monte Cristo?

    • A.

      He is a rich man.

    • B.

      He is still afraid of the police catching him.

    • C.

      He decided to live on Monte Cristo.

    • D.

      Mercedes didn't believe that Dantes was still alive, so she wouldn't talk to anyone who called himself Dantes.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He is a rich man.
    B. He is still afraid of the police catching him.
    Explanation
    Dantes begins to call himself the Count of Monte Cristo because he is a rich man. This new identity allows him to wield power and seek revenge on those who wronged him. However, he is still afraid of the police catching him because he is aware that his actions could be seen as illegal. By adopting this new persona, he can navigate society and carry out his plans while remaining hidden from the authorities.

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  • 23. 

    Noirtier is Judge Villefort's father.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Noirtier being Judge Villefort's father is true. This implies that Noirtier is a paternal figure to Judge Villefort.

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  • 24. 

    Chateau d'If is a good place to stay.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that Chateau d'If is a good place to stay. However, Chateau d'If is actually a fortress located on an island off the coast of Marseille, France. It was historically used as a prison and is not intended for accommodation. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 25. 

    Aftrer Faria dies, Dantes escapes prison by pretending to be Faria.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    After Faria dies, Dantes takes advantage of the situation and assumes his identity to escape from prison. By pretending to be Faria, Dantes is able to deceive the prison authorities and successfully make his escape. This strategy allows him to avoid suspicion and gain the freedom he desires.

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  • 26. 

    A Count is a name for a rich man.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A count is a title given to a nobleman in certain European countries, typically ranking below a duke and above a viscount or earl. It is associated with wealth and privilege, as counts historically held significant land and power. Therefore, it can be inferred that a count is indeed a name for a rich man.

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  • 27. 

    Danglars is a very powerful man at the end of the book.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    In the given statement, it is mentioned that Danglars is a very powerful man at the end of the book. However, the correct answer is False. This means that Danglars is not a very powerful man at the end of the book. The explanation for this could be that throughout the course of the book, Danglars may have faced various challenges or circumstances that led to a decline in his power or influence.

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  • 28. 

    When Dantes finally returns to France, Mercedes has married another man.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. When Dantes finally returns to France, Mercedes has not married another man. In the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas, it is revealed that Mercedes remains unmarried and still holds feelings for Dantes. Despite the hardships they both faced, their love for each other remains unresolved throughout the story.

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  • 29. 

    Which of these is NOT a name used by Edmond Dantes?

    • A.

      Abbe Busoni

    • B.

      Lord Wilmore

    • C.

      Sinbad the Sailor 

    • D.

      Fernand Mondego

    Correct Answer
    D. Fernand Mondego
    Explanation
    Fernand Mondego is not an alias used by Edmond Dantes, but rather the name of his rival who marries Mercedes, Dantes' love interest. Dantes adopts various identities throughout the novel to aid in his elaborate plans for revenge, including Abbe Busoni, Lord Wilmore, and Sinbad the Sailor. These disguises allow him to move freely in society and manipulate those who wronged him.

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