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1. Who is Mercedes married to?
2. What is her lifestyle like now in Paris?
3. Name one thing she has learned.
1. Fernand
2. Rich, very well-known among all the women
3. Painting, drawing, music
How long does the Englishman give Monsieur Morrel until he has to pay him back?
3 months
Why do Franz d’Epinay and Albert de Morcerf decide to go to Rome for a couple days?
To enjoy the celebration of Carnival
What is Mercedes' reaction to seeing the Count of Monte Cristo?
Pale, falls ill
True or False: The Pharaon never actually sank in a hurricane and makes a miraculous return in its original condition to surprise Morrel and the crew members as a reward for Morrel's kindness over the years.
FALSE: The Pharaon that returns is a replica. It is not the original.
Why does the priest decide to give Caderousse the entire diamond?
Caderousse tells the priest the whereabouts of Danglars, Fernand, Mercedes, Villefort, and Morrel. Based off of his responses, the priest realizes that Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort were not loyal friends. Caderousse was honest and he does truly feel guilty about what he has done. Because of this, the priest gives him the entire diamond.
We see Morrel struggling to pay his crewmembers after they safely return, but what do the crewmembers want to do?
They want to keep working for Morrel no matter what
What odd conversation does The Count of Monte Cristo lead during his lunch with Franz d’Epinay and Albert de Morcerf?
Punishment/death/executions/nature of justice and, or vengeance
True or False: The Count of Monte Cristo never shows up to see Albert in Paris, which marks three months after saving him in Rome.
FALSE - The Count DOES have lunch with Albert and his friends al Albert's house in Paris.
The Count is surprised by one person's presence at Albert's lunch. Who is it?
Maximilien Morrel
When the Englishman goes to visit Monsieur Boville, he is able to see the records of two characters. Who are these two characters?
Edmond Dantes and Abbe Faria
After Morrel and his family are happily celebrating the money they have received from Sinbad the Sailor, they see this arriving that surprises everyone:
An exact replica of the Pharaon
What are The Count of Monte Cristo’s opinions about executions?
Too boring, considers it the "easy way out."
While The Count is showing Albert and his friends his sleeping pills, they are fascinated by the case. What is the case?
It is a large, Emerald diamond.
True or False: Monsieur de Boville shares prison documents to the Englishman which does contain evidence of Villefort's role in Edmond Dantes' imprisonment.
TRUE
Where does Monsieur Boville think Edmond Dantes is at?
Dead, at the bottom of the ocean
What is in the red silk purse that saves Morrel’s life?
All the paid off debt for Morrel's failing business and a large diamond for his daughter Julie's dowry
Why does Luigi Vampa capture Albert de Morcerf?
Albert flirted with his beloved, Teresa, demanding a huge ransom.
Who is Albert's fiancee?
Eugenie Danglars
How does Franz d'Epinay feel about The Count?
He is quite suspicious of him. Believes he could be shady, since he knows he has deals with bandits. He also feels nervous around him.
Why does the Englishman give Monsieur Boville 200,000 francs?
To buy the debt that the struggling firm Morrel & Son owes de Boville
1. Why does Monsieur Morrel consider committing suicide?
2. Explain his opinion on “dying with honor.”
1. Monsieur Morrel considers committing suicide because he faces irreversible financial ruin
2. By committing suicide, he would die and be remembered as "an unfortunate but honorable man" who chose death over breaking his word and financial obligations
After saving Albert de Morcerf from Luigi Vampa's bandits in Rome, the Count of Monte Cristo asks Albert for one thing in return
An introduction to Parisian society when he visits in three months, which Albert happily promises
Why does Mercedes warn Albert to be careful around the Count of Monte Cristo?
She senses it is Edmond Dantes. She worries about what this could mean for her family.
Name four of Edmond Dantes' disguises we have met so far.
The Priest, the Englishman, Sinbad the Sailor, The Count of Monte Cristo