The Count of Monte Cristo Ch. 1-29 Review

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What is the name of the ship Dantés is on at the beginning of the book?

The Pharoan

What is Danglar's occupation at the beginning of the book?

A sailor

What does Dantés ask Morrel leave for?

to get married to Mercedés

Why did Dantés' father not have money to eat while Dantés was away?

Dantés owed Caderousse money Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Dantés' fiancée?

Mercedés Signup and view all the answers

Whom does Dantés deliver a letter to at the beginning of the book?

The marshal Signup and view all the answers

Why will Mercedés not marry Fernand?

She is in love with Dantés Signup and view all the answers

Where does Fernand see Dantés walking at the beginning of the book?

With Mercedes Signup and view all the answers

Why does Danglars hate Dantés?

Danglars wants to be captain Signup and view all the answers

Where is Dantés when he is arrested?

his betrothal feast Signup and view all the answers

Where is Villefort when he first appears in this book?

his betrothal feast Signup and view all the answers

To what political party does Villefort say he belongs?

Royalists Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the captain who gave Dantés the letter?

Captain LeClére Signup and view all the answers

Why does Villefort decide to forgive Dantés when he first hears his case?

He was only 19 and was about to get married Signup and view all the answers

What causes Villefort to change his mind about forgiving Dantés?

He did not want to be associated with his father Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the prison that Dantés is kept in?

The Chateau D if Signup and view all the answers

What does Dantés try to bribe the prison guards to do?

send a letter to Mercedés Signup and view all the answers

What does Dantés threaten to hit his guards with?

a stool Signup and view all the answers

Where does Villefort plan to go after Dantés is arrested?

back to his betrothal feast Signup and view all the answers

Who is most afraid of the power of the Bonapartists?

The King Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the island Napoleon is imprisoned on?

The Isle of Elba Signup and view all the answers

Who tells the king of the plot Edmond uncovered?

Villefort Signup and view all the answers

Who tells the King that Napoleon is in France?

his guard Signup and view all the answers

How many days does Napoleon reign before he is ousted again?

100 Signup and view all the answers

Who protects Villefort while Napoleon is in power?

his father Signup and view all the answers

Where does Danglars go when Napoleon regains power?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

How does Edmond intend to kill himself?

by starving himself Signup and view all the answers

How much longer than Dantés has Faria been in prison?

4-6 years Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tools has Faria made while in prison?

digging tools Signup and view all the answers

Why does Faria think Dantés was arrested when he hears his story?

because his friends tricked him Signup and view all the answers

What does Faria offer to do for Dantés if he helps him escape?

teach him Signup and view all the answers

Where is the treasure that Faria has a map to?

The Isle of Monte Cristo Signup and view all the answers

Who did the treasure that Faria has a map to belong to?

Cardinal Spada Signup and view all the answers

How does Dantés escape from the prison?

he hides in Faria's burial shroud Signup and view all the answers

Where are the dead prisoners buried?

The sea Signup and view all the answers

What was Faria's title before he died?

Abbe Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following men does Edmond NOT want revenge from?

Caderousse Signup and view all the answers

What kind of boat does Dantés buy to retrieve the treasure?

a yacht Signup and view all the answers

What kind of passport does Dantés receive after getting his treasure?

English Signup and view all the answers

What kind of business does Caderousse own when Dantés gets his treasure?

an inn Signup and view all the answers

What does Dantés say he is supposed to split between Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort?

a diamond Signup and view all the answers

What does Dantés tell Caderousse happened to Edmond?

he died in prison Signup and view all the answers

Why does Caderousse say he did not stop what was happening when Edmond was falsely accused?

he was drunk Signup and view all the answers

What did Danglars become after Dantés was thrown in prison?

a banker Signup and view all the answers

How did Fernand become a Count?

He got promoted while in the army Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mercedés' son?

Albert de Morcef Signup and view all the answers

Where is the strange man who visits Morrel's investors from?

England Signup and view all the answers

What is Morrel's daughter's name?

Julie Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Morrel's last surviving ship?

The Pharoan Signup and view all the answers

What does Morrel want to do on the day he cannot pay his bills?

Commit suicide by shooting himself in the head Signup and view all the answers

Who gives Morrel's daughter the money Morrel needs?

"Sinbad the Sailor" Signup and view all the answers

What is the money for Morrel stored in?

a red silk purse Signup and view all the answers

What is Luigi Vampa's occupation?

A bandit Signup and view all the answers

Where does Albert go for the Carnival Holiday?

Rome Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the boy who is scheduled to be executed during the carnival?

Pepino Signup and view all the answers

Why does Albert wander away from Franz during the carnival?

He wants to go meet the lady with the violets Signup and view all the answers

Who did the boy who is scheduled to be executed once work for?

Villefort Signup and view all the answers

Where does Franz go when he cannot find Albert?

Back to his room Signup and view all the answers

How does Albert contact Franz after he has been captured?

He sends him a letter Signup and view all the answers

What does Albert ask Franz to do after he has been captured?

Give him enough money to pay his ransom Signup and view all the answers

Who captures Albert?

Luigi Vampa's bandits Signup and view all the answers

Who does Franz ask to help pay Albert's ransom?

The Count of Monte Cristo Signup and view all the answers

Where does Franz have to go to pay Albert's ransom?

The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian Signup and view all the answers

Where does Albert's family live?

Paris Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Morrell's son?

Maximillien Signup and view all the answers

What rank is Morrell's son in the army?

Captain Signup and view all the answers

What kind of meal does Albert plan with his friends after he returns from Italy?

Breakfast/Brunch Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the girl that Albert wants to marry?

Valentine Signup and view all the answers

What does Mercedés say to her son after meeting The Count of Monte Cristo?

To be careful around him Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the servant who helps the Count buy his home?

Bertuccio Signup and view all the answers

Who once owned the home that the Count buys?

The Marquis of Saint Meran Signup and view all the answers

How is the man who once owned the Count's home related to Villefort?

He is Villefort's father-in-law Signup and view all the answers

What was Villefort doing when Bertuccio stabbed him?

Burying a box with a baby in it Signup and view all the answers

What did the Count's servant name the child he adopted?

Bendetto Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Count's servant hate Villefort?

He wouldn't avenge his brother's death Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Occupations

Edmond Dantès serves as the protagonist and is aboard the Pharoan at the story's outset.
Danglars starts as a sailor and harbors jealousy towards Dantès, aspiring to become captain.
Gérard de Villefort is a Royalist prosecutor who plays a crucial role in Dantès' arrest and subsequent fate.
Fernand Mondego, who loves Mercedés, is Dantès' rival and is deeply affected by Dantès' relationship with her.

Dantès' Circumstances

Dantès is set to marry his fiancée, Mercedés, adding to the tragedy of his wrongful imprisonment.
Dantès' father struggles financially due to debts owed to Caderousse, affecting his wellbeing while Dantès is away.
Dantès is arrested during his betrothal feast after being falsely accused.

Imprisonment and Escape

Dantès is imprisoned in the Château d'If, a notorious fortress.
He befriends Abbé Faria, an older prisoner, who educates him and reveals the location of a treasure.
Dantès escapes by hiding in Faria's burial shroud, a clever maneuver that allows him to evade detection.

Revenge and Transformation

Upon acquiring the treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo, Dantès transforms into the Count of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him: Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort.
Caderousse is an outlier whom Dantès does not desire revenge against, reflecting Dantès' complicated feelings about betrayal.

Napoleon's brief return to power and the ensuing panic it instills among royalists is a significant backdrop, highlighting tensions between royalists and Bonapartists.
Villefort's decisions are influenced by his commitment to the royalist cause and his desire to dissociate from his father, a Bonapartist, which complicates his moral integrity.

Supporting Characters and Their Roles

Morrel is a shipowner struggling to maintain his business and believes in Dantès' innocence, showing loyalty.
Albert, the son of Mercedés, becomes entangled in the adventure when he is kidnapped by bandits.
Luigi Vampa, a bandit leader, showcases the lawlessness of the time as he captures Albert.

Key Events and Themes

Dantès learns of the betrayal by his friends through various encounters, highlighting themes of vengeance, justice, and redemption.
The dynamics of love and loyalty are explored through the relationships between characters like Mercedés, who must navigate her feelings for both Dantès and Fernand.
Financial desperation drives characters like Morrel toward suicidal thoughts, juxtaposed against Dantès’ newfound wealth.

Locations of Significance

The Isle of Elba is where Napoleon is imprisoned, and later, the Isle of Monte Cristo becomes synonymous with Dantès’ treasure and transformation into a figure of power.
The catacombs of Saint Sebastian serve as a clandestine meeting point for discussions surrounding Albert's ransom.

Dantès’ New Life

As the Count, Dantès utilizes his wealth to influence events around him, rewarding loyalty and punishing betrayal.
His interactions with those he once knew reveal the transformations of power dynamics and social status resulting from his wealth and newfound identity.

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Test your knowledge on chapters 1 to 29 of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' with these flashcards. Cover key characters, events, and important details from the story. Perfect for preparing for your semester exam!