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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?
(a) A nice fireplace.
(b) A beautiful window overlooking a lake.
(c) A very large mirror.
(d) A freaky statue of a dog.

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

3. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Tristam.
(c) Himself.
(d) Newman.

4. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?
(a) To be not pretty.
(b) To be married.
(c) Both of these answers are correct.
(d) Neither of these answers are correct.

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

6. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?
(a) It was Claire's father's dying wish that she always obey.
(b) The importance of family.
(c) Claire is too timid.
(d) The family is abusive to her.

7. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?
(a) To get away from his family.
(b) To be an apprentice to a famous artist there.
(c) To fight for the Pope.
(d) To join the church.

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

9. When was "The American" originally published in book form?
(a) 1777.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1877.
(d) 2007.

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

11. When Newman and Claire's mother are left alone for the first time, what does Newman tell her?
(a) She is mean and cruel.
(b) She is stunningly beautiful.
(c) He hopes to marry her daughter one day.
(d) He hopes she can get some medical care soon.

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

13. Why does Nioche seek out Newman when he returns to Paris?
(a) He believes he found the perfect husband for Noemie.
(b) He wants to sell more of Noemie's paintings.
(c) He is afraid someone is trying to kill him.
(d) He wants to keep giving him French lessons.

14. Who is Valentin?
(a) A friend of Claire's.
(b) A house servant who is in love with Claire.
(c) One of Claire's brothers.
(d) A cousin of Claire's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What challenge does Mrs. Tristam give to Newman regarding Claire?

2. What does Newman think about the differences between himself and Claire's family?

3. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?

4. When he is visiting with Newman in his new home, how does Valentin confess that he sees himself?

5. Where is Newman from?

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