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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Gostrey say that Madame de Vionnet said about Chad?
(a) He has a penchant for spending too much money.
(b) He is an excellent cook of French cuisine.
(c) He is particularly fond of parties.
(d) He has the makings of an illustrious man of business.

2. What does Strether think about Sarah at the advent of her arrival in Paris?
(a) That she will help him understand how he stands with Mrs. Newsome.
(b) That he hopes she doesn't find Paris too overwhelming.
(c) That she will love Paris.
(d) That he hopes she doesn't yell at him in public.

3. Whom does Strether think that Chad should be with?
(a) Miss Barrace.
(b) Maria Gostrey.
(c) Mamie Pocock.
(d) Madame de Vionnet.

4. Whom is Jeanne de Vionnet to marry?
(a) Monsieur de Montbron.
(b) Strether.
(c) Chad Newsome.
(d) Waymarsh.

5. What does Madame de Vionnet say about Strether's time in Paris in Book 8?
(a) He is without any friends in Paris.
(b) He should return to America.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) He has renewed his acquaintance with Chad.

6. What does Mrs. Newsome write to Strether in Book 7?
(a) That he needs to return to Woollett immediately.
(b) That she no longer loves him.
(c) That she hopes he never comes home.
(d) That she is joining him in Paris.

7. What does Madame de Voinnet ask Strether in front of the Pococks in Book 9?
(a) Why he hates her.
(b) What he thinks of her match with Chad.
(c) Whether he would spend more time with her.
(d) Whether he loves her.

8. What does Strether notice is as he walks up to Chad's apartment Book 12?
(a) He feels dizzy.
(b) His leg is hurt.
(c) He is feeling vigorous.
(d) He is out of breath.

9. What is the ultimatum from Mrs. Newsome?
(a) That she will come herself to Paris if Chad does not return.
(b) That Strether is cut out of the will if he does not return.
(c) That she will send Sarah and Jim to Paris if Chad does not return.
(d) That Chad is cut out of the will if he does not return.

10. What does Strether ask Chad in Book 12?
(a) If he will give his friend up for the money in it.
(b) If he thinks his sister is mean.
(c) If he finds Maria Gostrey attractive.
(d) If he has a favorite restaurant in Paris.

11. Who does Strether notice falls under Sarah's influence in Book 8?
(a) Bilham.
(b) Waymarsh.
(c) Jim.
(d) Chad.

12. Into what port do the Pococks sail?
(a) Honfleur.
(b) Beauvais.
(c) Havre.
(d) Calais.

13. What does Strether notice about Madame de Vionnet during their last meeting?
(a) She is speaking Spanish.
(b) She hasn't showered recently.
(c) She is more beautiful than ever.
(d) She is visibly older.

14. To what does Strether liken himself in Book 12?
(a) A tightrope walker.
(b) A bus driver.
(c) A figure in an old clock at Bern.
(d) A carnival dancer.

15. What does Strether tell Madame de Vionnet during their last encounter?
(a) She is afraid for her life.
(b) She should come to America.
(c) Chad loves her.
(d) He loves her deeply.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last thing that Strether says to Miss Gostrey?

2. What does Sarah say concerning Paris?

3. Whom does Madame de Vionnet charm, according to Miss Barrace, in Book 10?

4. What does Miss Gostrey ask Strether in Book 7?

5. Whom does Vionnet want Sarah to spend time with?

(see the answer keys)

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