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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Gostrey say about her occupation?
(a) It doesn't pay enough.
(b) It is lucrative.
(c) It is her fate.
(d) She hates it.

2. What sort of jewelry does Madame de Vionnet wear when Strether meets her?
(a) Large hoop earrings.
(b) Gold bracelets.
(c) A diamond necklace.
(d) Rings on all ten fingers.

3. How old is Bilham, according to Strether's estimation?
(a) Not quite 30.
(b) 16.
(c) 22.
(d) 56.

4. What does Waymarsh ask Strether about Chad in Book 3?
(a) If his apartment is clean.
(b) If has any pets.
(c) If he lives with a woman.
(d) If he is rich.

5. What does Strether say to Bilham concerning Jeanne in Book 6?
(a) That if Chad gives her up, he should be ashamed of himself.
(b) That Jeanne should come to America.
(c) That she is too good for Chad.
(d) That Jeanne is more attractive than her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey about Bilham in Book 3?

2. Where does Miss Gostrey invite Strether in Book 3?

3. To what meal does Bilham invite Strether?

4. What is Miss Gostrey's first name?

5. Where is Chad's father?

(see the answer key)

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