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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. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?
(a) He is a criminal.
(b) He has no connections.
(c) He has no money for a dowry.
(d) She is getting too old to be desirable.

2. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?
(a) One full month.
(b) Only a day or so.
(c) Only a few days.
(d) Several weeks.

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

4. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
(a) Be snobbish.
(b) Give lavish parties.
(c) Marry again.
(d) Be submissive.

5. Babcock is from __________.
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?

2. Who tells Newman during the opera that she is terribly bored with her husband?

3. Where do Noemie and Valentin first meet?

4. When was "The American" originally published in book form?

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

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