The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo: Chapter 1 Security
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What was the colonel given by the emissary from the Elysée?

  • A hundred thousand francs in banknotes (correct)
  • A map of the battle plan
  • A sealed packet containing a letter of recommendation
  • A promotion to General
  • What did the colonel earn on the morning of the 2d of December?

  • A letter of commendation
  • A medal of honor
  • A promotion to Lieutenant
  • A hundred thousand francs and his General's epaulets (correct)
  • Why did the lady show the colonel the door?

  • Because he was a soldier and a traitor to his flag (correct)
  • Because he was late for dinner
  • Because he was not formally dressed
  • Because he did not bring a gift
  • What remark did the lady make besides shutting the door in the colonel's face?

    <p>I have no character to lose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confirmed the story of the colonel and the lady?

    <p>Xavier Durrieu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were belated inhabitants of the Cité likely to have noticed on a late night?

    <p>A large number of street cabs loitering in scattered groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were the street cabs loitering?

    <p>Around the Rue de Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was happening at the Prefecture of Police?

    <p>A mysterious activity involving street cabs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the tone of the story about the colonel and the emissary?

    <p>Gloomy and indifferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the colonel's acceptance of the envelope imply?

    <p>His willingness to take a bribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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