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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is dissatisfied with his dining experience at the Trois-Frères-Provençaux?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Deslauriers.
(c) Regimbart.
(d) Arnoux.

2. What is the title of the novel that Frederic begins to write?
(a) Sylvester, the fisherman's cat.
(b) Simon, the farmer's brother
(c) Stephen, the farmer's nephew.
(d) Sylvio, the fisherman's son.

3. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1840.
(b) 1860.
(c) 1770.
(d) 1940.

4. Whom does Frederic see accompanying Jacques Arnoux at the Alhambra?
(a) Mademoiselle Vatnaz.
(b) Monsieur Roque.
(c) Marie Arnoux.
(d) Dambreuse.

5. Where does Frederic begin to work after learning of his meager inheritance?
(a) Deslauriers' father's practice in Chartres.
(b) His own practice in Troyes.
(c) Maître Prouharam's office in Nogent.
(d) L'Art Industriel in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money do Hussonet and Deslauriers convince Frederic to invest in their political newspaper?

2. In Chapter 4, which character sends a letter to Frederic telling him of plans to visit him in Paris?

3. What does the marble plaque on Rue Montemartre say that catches Frederic's eye as he leaves his meeting with Dambreuse?

4. Why does Frederic decide not to make a place for Deslauriers in his new townhouse?

5. How does Frederic prepare to become an artist at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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