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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XV and XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valentin react to Noemie the first time he sees her?
(a) He thinks she is very pretty but not very smart.
(b) He is very taken with her.
(c) He thinks she is very smart but not very pretty.
(d) He finds her to be boring.

2. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?
(a) He didn't want to make a mistake in the matter.
(b) He was worried people would be after his money.
(c) He was too poor to support a wife.
(d) He didn't trust women.

3. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?
(a) By having a hard life.
(b) By being born with a gift for reading people.
(c) By watching people in the museum.
(d) By spending so much time in the orphanage.

4. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?
(a) The Louvre.
(b) The Occidental Club.
(c) An open air market.
(d) A pub.

5. What does Newman think about the differences between himself and Claire's family?
(a) They are too big to overcome.
(b) They can be worked through.
(c) They are not his problem.
(d) They will destroy his marriage in time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame de Bellegarde thank Mrs. Tristam for introducing Claire to Newman?

2. Who renews their friendship as a result of Newman and Claire's engagement?

3. What does Newman tell Claire he meant in his first proposal to her?

4. When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do?

5. How does Claire feel about marriage?

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