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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?
(a) As being very dangerous looking.
(b) As being attractive.
(c) As having severe scars on his face and arms.
(d) As being extraordinarily short.

2. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) New York.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Madrid.

3. What does Noemie do for a living?
(a) Paints scenes from famous events in history.
(b) Paints replicas of paintings in the Louvre.
(c) Paints portraits of people she sees on the streets.
(d) Paints landscapes from famous parts of Europe.

4. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He is thinking of staying in Rome.
(b) He misses Claire.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He longs to return to America.

5. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Newman's business ventures.
(b) How much everyone hates the queen.
(c) Newman's home in San Francisco.
(d) A plague that is taking over the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valentin comment on when he comes to visit Newman in his new home?

2. When Newman comes to visit Claire's home for the first time, what happens?

3. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?

4. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?

5. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?

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