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    Hugo, Victor

    Who is the first character that appears in the book?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Bishop Myriel. The first chapter of the book talks about the life of Charles François Bienvenu Myriel, Bishop of Digne.

    After meeting the Bishop, Jean Valjean steals a coin from a little boy. What is the boy´s name?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Gervais. The last criminal action of Jean Valjean is this crime. After that, the deep change in his soul begins.

    What is the name of Fantine´s boyfriend?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Tholomyes. Tholomyes appears as Fantine´s boyfriend in "A Double Quartette" chapter, and he is the father of Cossette.

    What is the name of the restaurant where "the surprise" is given?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Bombarde. This is the tavern where Tholomyes and his friends abandon the girls (Fantine and her friends).

    What is the name of Madeleine´s banker?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Lafitte. Lafitte was an important banker and politician of the French 19th century, and his name also appears in "The Count of Monte Cristo".

    Where was Javert born?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      In a prison. Javert was born in a prison and decided to fight the crime that he saw since he was little.

    What is the name of the man who is accused of being Jean Valjean?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Champmathieu. Champmathieu is accused but declared not guilty when Madeleine assures that he himself is Jean Valjean.

    What famous battle is explained in the book?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Waterloo. The battle of Waterloo is thoroughly explained in "Les Miserables"; it was the last battle of Napoleon.

    What is the name of the gardener who lives in "Petit Pipcus"?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Fauchelevent. Fauchelevent is the one who allows Valjean and Cossette to remain undiscovered in this monastery.

    When he first appears, where does Marius live?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      In his grandfather's house. Before knowing that his father was a colonel of Napoleon, Marius lives with his grandfather, not knowing the truth of his family.

    How does Marius declare his love to Cossette?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      With a notebook. Marius explains his feelings in one sweetheart letter, in the chapter named "A heart under a stone".

    What year was "Les Miserables" first released?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      1862. The 15th of May 1862, this great book was first released in Paris, and was sold out in a few hours.

    How does Javert die?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      He commits suicide. When Javert is freed by Valjean, he cannot understand it and throws himself into the Seine river.

    In the book, it is explained how some rebels fight the government in a barricade. Who was the King of France when this revolt began?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Louis Philippe. Louis Philippe d'Orleans is the King of France when the revolt starts; he governed through the years 1830-1848.

    On which historical character is Javert based?"Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo

      Vidocq. Javert is based on the policemen Vidocq, very famous for being a criminal in his youth.

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