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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Deslauriers see Marie Arnoux for the first time?
(a) L'Art industriel.
(b) The Law Courts.
(c) The Tuileries.
(d) Alhambra.

2. How does Frederic prepare to become an artist at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) He studies the great masters.
(b) He visits art museums.
(c) He buys paints, brushes, and an easel.
(d) He reads books on aesthetics.

3. What wild behavior of her husband does Marie Arnoux comment to Frederic in Chapter 6 of Part Two?
(a) He is planning to duel with Rosanette's lover.
(b) He is living with Rosanette.
(c) He has taken a second job to pay off his debts.
(d) He is keeping a factory worker known as the Bordeaux woman.

4. Where does Marie Arnoux retire to after Frederic declares his love to her?
(a) Her country-house in Saint-Cloud.
(b) Her mother's house in Chartres.
(c) A rented villa in Italy.
(d) A rented cottage in Auteil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Dambreuse offer Frederic in his Consortium of French Coal-mining Companies?

2. What does Frederic consider doing after leaving the Alhambra?

3. What is Hussonet's job?

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

5. Which landmark is the crowd gathered around to protest government reforms in Chapter 4?

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