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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?
(a) By having a hard life.
(b) By being born with a gift for reading people.
(c) By watching people in the museum.
(d) By spending so much time in the orphanage.

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

3. What is Newman's first impression of Claire's mother?
(a) She is much nicer than everyone says.
(b) She has some disease of some kind.
(c) She is very concerned with being proper.
(d) She is clearly suffering from mental illness.

4. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?
(a) She is still married, but a divorce is inevitable.
(b) She has been engaged three times but never married.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She has never been engaged or married.

5. Which child did Claire's family think would ruin the family's good name?
(a) Newman.
(b) Robert.
(c) Valentin.
(d) Claire.

Short Answer Questions

1. While visiting Newman, what does Valentin confess to Newman that he is considering doing?

2. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?

3. What is Newman's full name?

4. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?

5. Where is Newman from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?

2. What does Newman think about the fact that he is the only dinner guest at the Bellegardes one evening?

3. As their friendship starts to form, what do Mrs. Tristam and Newman offer each other?

4. How does Mrs. Tristam respond when she learns that Newman has never been married?

5. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

6. How does Nioche find a solution for the lack of dowry money he has for his daughter?

7. Why isn't Newman considered upstanding and noble in French culture?

8. Why does Newman allow Tristam to choose a new apartment for him?

9. What reaction does Newman have to the offer to tour Claire's home during his first visit?

10. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?

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