Narrator's Background and Family History

The transcript narrates the story of a Genevieve family, focusing on the father's integrity and public service. It details the downfall of Beaufort, a family friend, and the struggles of his daughter Caroline, who becomes an orphan. The narrator's father marries Caroline, and they have a son. The family adopts Elizabeth, a noble orphan, who becomes an integral part of their lives. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, integrity, and familial bonds.

What is the narrator's place of birth?

• Geneva

• Paris

• Rome

• Berlin

What role did the narrator's ancestors hold in Geneva?

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Counsellors and Syndics

• Artists

Why did the narrator's father marry late in life?

• Various circumstances prevented it

• He was waiting for the right person

• He traveled extensively

• He was focused on his career

What happened to Beaufort, the narrator's father's friend?

• He fell into poverty

• He became a politician

• He moved to another country

• He became wealthy

How did Caroline Beaufort support her father?

• By working in a factory

• By selling their house

• By doing plain work and plaiting straw

• By borrowing money from friends

What did the narrator's father do after Beaufort's death?

• He started a business

• He ignored Caroline

• He took Caroline to Geneva

• He moved to another city

Where was the narrator born?

• Geneva

• Naples

• Paris

• Berlin

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

• To have a daughter

• To adopt children

• To have no children

• To have many sons

Who was Elizabeth Lavenza?

• A neighbor's child

• A distant cousin

• A family friend

• A child of noble birth adopted by the narrator's family