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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Madame de Vionnet charm, according to Miss Barrace, in Book 10?
(a) Jim.
(b) Mamie.
(c) Waymarsh.
(d) Monsieur de Montbron.

3. Where does Miss Gostrey tell Strether that she went in Book 12?
(a) Mentone.
(b) Beauvais.
(c) Cannes.
(d) Bordeaux.

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

5. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey concerning Mamie in Book 9?
(a) That Mamie is splendid.
(b) That she should spend more time with Mamie.
(c) That Mamie can't be trusted.
(d) That Mamie hates Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Strether think about Sarah at the advent of her arrival in Paris?

2. Into what port do the Pococks sail?

3. Where does Waymarsh take Sarah to dine in Book 9?

4. With whom does Madame de Vionnet wish for her daughter to spend time in Book 9?

5. What does Sarah say concerning Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chad tell Strether he is ready to do in Book 7?

2. Why does Strether thank Madame de Vionnet?

3. Which new characters arrive in Paris in Book 8?

4. When Strether encounters Mamie Pocock, whom is she expecting?

5. What is the couple whom Strether finds at the Cheval Blanc doing when he first sees them?

6. Where in Paris is the Pocock's hotel?

7. How many times as Strether written to Miss Gostrey during her absence?

8. What does Miss Barrace tell Strether concerning Chad in Book 10?

9. With whom does Strether discuss meeting in Book 11?

10. Who does Madame de Vionnet announce is getting married in Book 9?

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