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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides Jory, who else is vying for the attention of Mathilde?
(a) Chaîne and Mahoudeau.
(b) Ganière and Dubuche.
(c) Pierre and Dubuche.
(d) Bongrand and Hugo.

2. How do Claude's friends react to his latest painting?
(a) they want him to offer it to Naudet.
(b) they think it is too small for a work by Claude.
(c) they hail it as a masterpiece.
(d) they look at it but do not comment.

3. To whom does Christine turn to help get Claude out of his depression?
(a) Mahoudeau.
(b) Sandoz.
(c) Malgras.
(d) Dubuche.

4. How does Claude often see himself artistically?
(a) as the greatest living artist.
(b) as impotent.
(c) as needing more study.
(d) as ahead of his time.

5. What is the site that arouses Claude's enthusiasm after failing again to be included in the Salon?
(a) ice on the Seine.
(b) the Eiffel Tower.
(c) the Ile de la Cité.
(d) Cathedral Notre Dame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distresses Christine when Claude returns home from the Salon?

2. In spite of opposition, how does Sandoz continue to write?

3. What does Bongrand have to say about Fagerolles's painting?

4. What do Claude and Christine visit after they find an old boat?

5. What purchases does Claude make to get started with his painting?

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