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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madame de Vionnet wearing when Strether meets her?
(a) A floral skirt.
(b) A red dress.
(c) A gray suit.
(d) A black dress.

2. Where does Sarah Pocock buy clothes?
(a) Rue de Bonheur.
(b) Rue de Montaigne.
(c) Boulevard Aquitane.
(d) Rue de Belleschase.

3. What surprises Strether about the Pococks?
(a) They do not seem to notice the changes in Chad.
(b) They do not speak French.
(c) They drink too much wine.
(d) They like to go out to eat a lot.

4. What does Strether say he has heard about Madame de Vionnet in Book 5?
(a) A mix of opinions.
(b) Almost nothing.
(c) A long history.
(d) The most wonderful things.

5. How does Strether refer to Chad in Book 5?
(a) The prodigal son.
(b) The young Pagan.
(c) The pilgrim of Woollett.
(d) The consummate host.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what meal does Bilham invite Strether?

2. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey concerning Mamie in Book 9?

3. What does Bilham ask Strether in Book 4?

4. Where does Waymarsh take Sarah to dine in Book 9?

5. What does Strether ask Chad in Book 5?

(see the answer key)

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