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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XI and XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Tristam.
(c) No one; they end up meeting on their own anyway.
(d) A match-making service.

2. What is Newman on the verge of doing when he spots Tom Tristam?
(a) Leaving Paris.
(b) Catching the last train out of town.
(c) Buying another painting.
(d) Sitting down to eat.

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

4. How is Newman informed that he has been accepted by the Bellegardes family as Claire's suitor?
(a) Through a letter sent in secret.
(b) They never actually tell him this.
(c) Very formally in the smoking room.
(d) He is never formally accepted.

5. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Good.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Kind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Valentin?

3. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?

4. Who informs Newman that Noemie has left her father's home?

5. Where do Noemie and Valentin first meet?

(see the answer key)

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