The Count of Monte CristoChapters 31-40
Chapter 31
Identify:
Abbe Busoni
Marquis Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
Olivia Corsinari
Viscount Andrea Cavalcanti
Sinbad the Sailor/Lord Wilmore
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Affable:
Eccentric:
Nonchalant:
Pompous:
What is strange about the interactions in this chapter? Who appears to be orchestrating everything?
What is the story behind the son and father being separated for so long?
Chapter 32
Identify:
Valentine de Villefort
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Indiscreet:
Inconspicuous:
Avarice:
Who is in love with Valentine?
What is Madame de Villefort’s relationship with Valentine?
How does Eugnenia Danglars feel about marrying Albert de Morcerf?
Who is Valentine supposed to marry? How does she feel about this?
Who are Valentine’s grandparents (both sides)?
Why does Valentine say Madame de Villefort objects to her (Valentine’s) marriage?
Chapter 33
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Enmity:
Scorn
Cunning:
Notary:
How does Monsieur Noirtier communicate?
What three people understand his unusual language?
What is Noirtier’s reaction when Madame and Monsieur de Villefort tell him who Valentine is to marry?
How do you know?
What other news does Noirtier receive at the same time? What is his reaction to this news? Based on the history of Franz’s father being assassinated, why might Noirtier react in the way that he does?
Why does Noirtier send for a notary? Why do you think he makes this change?
Chapter 34
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Antipathy:
Telegraph:
Chrysalis:
What is deVillefort’s reaction when he discovers where Monte Cristo’s country house is?
What happens to Monsieur Danglars in this chapter? Who do you think is behind it?
Chapter 35
Identify:
Benedetto
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Dissimulate:
Sinister:
Somber:
Livid:
Infanticide:
Why is Bertuccio shocked at the beginning of the chapter? Who does he recognize?
What room in particular does Monte Cristo want to show his guests? What is unusual about this room as compared to the rest of the house?
What story does Cristo “imagine” and how does Madame Danglars react?
What crime does Cristo report to de Villefort and why is this ironic?
What is the punishment for infanticide?
Why does Cristo stage this scene?
Chapter 36
Who catches Andrea Cavalcanti as Cavalcanti is leaving Cristo’s home, and calls Cavalcanti by his correct name?
What are the intentions of this “wolfish” character?
Chapter 37
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Haughty:
Phlegmatic:
Lucidity:
Histrionics:
Peccadillo:
What is Monsieur Danglars upset about and what does he ask Madame Danglars to do in compensation for her part in the trouble?
What does he tell her he knows about?
Chapters 38-39
Define, write p.o.s., and note where the word is used in the text or make up one of your own.
Presage:
Convalescence:
What stunning news does de Villefort tell Madame Danglars when they are finally able to meet privately?
What does de Villefort warn Madame Danglars about and what does he intend to do?
Chapter 40
Keep notes about who actually attended the dinner Cristo hosted in chapter 35. I think Cristo recounts who was in attendance in this chapter.