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The American Quiz

Henry James
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The American Quiz

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1)

What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

Give lavish parties.
Be submissive.
Be snobbish.
Marry again.
2)

Who tells Newman that Mrs. Tristam should not have gotten involved in trying to set up Newman and Claire? (from Chapters XXV and XXVI)

Noemie.
Mrs. Tristam herself.
Tristam.
Mrs. Bread.
3)

How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her? (from Chapters IX and X)

One day.
One week.
One month.
One year.
4)

When Valentin is talking with Newman in his new apartment, what job does Valentin currently have? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

He works as a painter.
He works as a businessman.
He is a wine maker.
None.
5)

When Newman and Claire's mother are left alone for the first time, what does Newman tell her? (from Chapters IX and X)

She is mean and cruel.
She is stunningly beautiful.
He hopes to marry her daughter one day.
He hopes she can get some medical care soon.
6)

Whom must Newman spend time with when he goes to visit Claire in her home? (from Chapters XIII and XIV)

Her ugly cat.
Her mother.
Her son from her earlier marriage.
Her attendants who are all very gossipy.
7)

Who kindly offers sympathy to Newman about what the Bellegardes have done to him? (from Chapters XXV and XXVI)

Noemie.
Nioche.
Urbain.
Mrs. Tristam.
8)

Noemie's new suitor turns out to be _________, (from Chapters XXV and XXVI)

Valentin.
Urbain.
Lord Deepmere.
Newman.
9)

Who informs Newman that Noemie has left her father's home? (from Chapters XI and XII)

Claire.
Mrs. Tristam.
Nioche.
Valentin.
10)

Why does Claire claim she is agreeing to see Newman in Chapter IX? (from Chapters IX and X)

She likes to bully him around.
She is deeply in love with him.
She promised her brother she would.
She wants to make her mom angry.
11)

Why do doctors refuse to let Newman see Valentin for a while? (from Chapters XIX and XX)

They have strict orders from the Bellegarde family.
They aren't sure what their relationship is.
They are worried Newman might give him his cold.
They claim Newman excites him.
12)

What does Newman promise Mrs. Bread if he marries Claire? (from Chapters XIII and XIV)

He'll take care of Mrs. Bread, too.
He'll prove her wrong.
She can forget about him.
She can bet she'll be taken out of the will.
13)

When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do? (from Chapters IX and X)

Host a dinner party.
Attend a ball.
Go for a hike.
Go out fox hunting.
14)

What piece of possible evidence does Mrs. Bread have about how Claire's father died? (from Chapters XXI and XXII)

A note.
A bloody dagger.
A sample of the poison.
A picture.
15)

How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

He is deeply hurt.
He knows it's true.
He overlooks the gossip.
He finds it ridiculous.
16)

How does Newman find out that Valentin has been injured in the duel? (from Chapters XVII and XVIII)

By telegraph.
By watching it himself.
By reading about it in the paper.
By hearing about it on the news.
17)

Against whom does Mrs. Bread confess to having a grudge? (from Chapters XXI and XXII)

Madame de Bellegarde.
Mrs. Tristam.
Claire.
Noemie.
18)

What two people does Newman find talking with Lord Deepmere the night of his engagement party? (from Chapters XV and XVI)

Urbain and Noemie.
Valentin and Urbain.
Claire and Madame de Bellegarde.
Mrs. Tristam and Claire.
19)

What does Newman directly say to Urbain and his mother when he confronts them after Claire is at the convent? (from Chapters XXIII and XXIV)

He will pay them to leave.
He knows they killed Claire's father.
He is going to marry Claire.
He has brought the police along to arrest them.
20)

Where does Newman meet Neomie's father after his engagement has fallen apart? (from Chapters XXV and XXVI)

A cafe.
A park.
The library.
An outdoor market.
21)

What does Newman think about the differences between himself and Claire's family? (from Chapters XI and XII)

They will destroy his marriage in time.
They are not his problem.
They are too big to overcome.
They can be worked through.
22)

How does Noemie feel about the duel? (from Chapters XVII and XVIII)

Excited.
Uninterested since it doesn't involve her.
She thinks the whole thing is silly.
Nervous.
23)

How does Mrs. Bread feel about Claire? (from Chapters XIII and XIV)

She doesn't know her well enough to have an opinion.
Like she's the girl she's been waiting so long to come for Newman.
Like she's her own daughter.
Like she's not good enough for her beloved Newman.
24)

Who does Valentin want to come visit him once he is injured from the duel? (from Chapters XVII and XVIII)

Noemie.
Claire.
Newman.
Nioche.
25)

When he is visiting with Newman in his new home, how does Valentin confess that he sees himself? (from Chapters VII and VIII)

As unsuccessful.
As one of the better people in Paris.
As wicked.
As going slowly insane.
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