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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI and XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valentin respond to Newman's observation that Valentin does nothing but enjoy his leisure?
(a) He claims Newman is a genius.
(b) He agrees with him.
(c) He is really, really mad.
(d) He breaks down crying.

2. How does Claire react to Newman's first visit when he comes to see her?
(a) She agrees to meet him at a market later that afternoon.
(b) She tells her brother to never bring anyone to the house again.
(c) She invites him back.
(d) She agrees to meet him in secret later.

3. What piece of possible evidence does Mrs. Bread have about how Claire's father died?
(a) A picture.
(b) A sample of the poison.
(c) A note.
(d) A bloody dagger.

4. Against whom does Mrs. Bread confess to having a grudge?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Claire.
(c) Madame de Bellegarde.
(d) Noemie.

5. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?
(a) One day.
(b) One year.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?

2. In Chapter XIII, what does Newman claim his feelings for Claire are?

3. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

4. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?

5. What threat does Newman make about telling the family secret?

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