Character Relationships and Backgrounds Analysis

The transcript narrates the life of a Genevese family, focusing on the father's public service and friendship with Bord, who falls into poverty. Caroline, Bord's daughter, struggles to support her father and becomes an orphan. The narrator's father marries Caroline, and they share a devoted relationship. The family travels extensively, and the narrator recalls early childhood experiences. They adopt Elizabeth, a noble orphan, who becomes an integral part of the family.

What is the narrator's place of birth?

• Rome

• Berlin

• Geneva

• Paris

What role did the narrator's father hold in the Republic?

• Teacher

• Counselor

• Merchant

• Doctor

What was Bord's profession before his downfall?

• Doctor

• Merchant

• Lawyer

• Teacher

How did Bord react to his poverty?

• He embraced it

• He moved to another country

• He sought help immediately

• He hid in Lucern

What did Caroline do to support herself and her father?

• Plated straw and did plain work

• Became a teacher

• Became a merchant

• Worked in a factory

What was the age difference between Caroline and the narrator's father?

• There was no mention of age difference

• Caroline was older

• Caroline was much younger

• They were the same age

Where was the narrator born?

• Berlin

• Paris

• Naples

• Geneva

What was the narrator's mother's wish regarding children?

• To have no children

• To have a son

• To have a daughter

• To have twins

What did the narrator's family do during their travels?

• Visited museums

• Attended parties

• Helped the poor

• Bought properties

Who was Elizabeth?

• A neighbor's child

• A distant cousin

• A family friend

• A noble orphan