Victor Hugo — Questions and answers

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What happened very quickly after Victor Hugo's book Les Misérables was released?

Choices

  1. It sold out in just a few hours across many countries. ✓
  2. It was only popular in France and nowhere else.
  3. Nobody wanted to read it at first.
  4. Victor Hugo decided to stop writing books.

Answer: It sold out in just a few hours across many countries.

From page 1

What was special about Victor Hugo's parents that shaped his youth?

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  1. They both wanted him to be a soldier.
  2. They came from different countries.
  3. They had very different political ideas. ✓
  4. They were both famous writers.

Answer: They had very different political ideas.

From page 2

What did Victor Hugo do when he was part of the French Parliament?

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  1. He wrote new plays for the Parliament members.
  2. He painted pictures for the Parliament building.
  3. He spoke out against poverty and tried to stop the death penalty. ✓
  4. He cooked meals for the other politicians.

Answer: He spoke out against poverty and tried to stop the death penalty.

From page 4

What did Victor Hugo's book Notre-Dame de Paris help people care about?

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  1. Learning how to build new bridges.
  2. Making modern buildings in Paris.
  3. Saving old buildings and historical places in France. ✓
  4. Starting new fashion trends.

Answer: Saving old buildings and historical places in France.

From page 5

Why did Victor Hugo have to leave France and live somewhere else?

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  1. He wanted to visit new countries as a tourist.
  2. He was asked to lead another country.
  3. He refused to support the new ruler, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte. ✓
  4. He needed a quiet place to write his next book.

Answer: He refused to support the new ruler, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte.

From page 6

What important thing did Victor Hugo do while he was living in exile on Guernsey?

Choices

  1. He learned to be a fisherman.
  2. He stopped writing books completely.
  3. He wrote his famous book, Les Misérables. ✓
  4. He built a new house for himself.

Answer: He wrote his famous book, Les Misérables.

From page 7

How did the people of Paris react when Victor Hugo finally came back home from exile?

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  1. They ignored him and stayed indoors.
  2. They booed him and asked him to leave.
  3. Thousands of people cheered and celebrated his return as a hero. ✓
  4. They were confused and wondered who he was.

Answer: Thousands of people cheered and celebrated his return as a hero.

From page 8

What were some important ideas Victor Hugo supported even when he was older?

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  1. Only rich people should be allowed to vote.
  2. Countries should always fight each other.
  3. Everyone should be able to vote and countries in Europe should work together. ✓
  4. People should be put in jail for small crimes.

Answer: Everyone should be able to vote and countries in Europe should work together.

From page 9

How many people were estimated to have attended Victor Hugo's funeral?

Choices

  1. A few hundred people.
  2. About one thousand people.
  3. Around two million people. ✓
  4. Only his close family members.

Answer: Around two million people.

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