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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.
(a) A firecracker.
(b) His purgatory.
(c) A steady tree in a harsh wind.
(d) An angel.

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

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

5. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?
(a) Newman.
(b) Valentin.
(c) Mrs. Tristam.
(d) Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?

2. Whom does Newman allow to choose a new apartment for him?

3. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?

4. How does Mrs. Tristam know that Claire is back in town after Newman comes back to town?

5. Who ends up joining Newman, Claire, and Valentin during Newman's first visit to see Claire?

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