10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Quasimodo initially attempt to kidnap Esmeralda early in the novel?
2. What is the immediate consequence for Quasimodo after his failed kidnapping attempt?
3. How does Esmeralda come to be sentenced to death for a crime she did not commit?
4. What role does Gringoire play in the destruction of the Court of Miracles?
5. What happens to Quasimodo at the moment Esmeralda is executed?
6. What does the novel suggest about the relationship between Phoebus's appearance and his actual character?
7. How does Quasimodo's love for Esmeralda differ from Frollo's obsession with her?
8. What does the printing press represent in the novel's larger meditation on history and change?
9. Which character survives the novel with the least consequence for their actions?
10. What does the discovery of two skeletons intertwined in the vault suggest about Quasimodo's final choice?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
