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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After how much time does Chad leave Strether and Madame de Vionnet in the drawing room in Book 6?
(a) After 6 hours.
(b) After 2 minutes.
(c) After 12 minutes.
(d) After 3 hours.

2. What does Strether say to Bilham concerning Jeanne in Book 6?
(a) That Jeanne is more attractive than her mother.
(b) That she is too good for Chad.
(c) That Jeanne should come to America.
(d) That if Chad gives her up, he should be ashamed of himself.

3. What sorts of things does Madame de Vionnet have in her apartment?
(a) Fine oil paintings.
(b) Birds and rabbits.
(c) Many marble sculptures.
(d) Miniatures, medallions, pictures and books.

4. How does Strether describe Mamie's dress?
(a) Like that of an old woman.
(b) Scandalous.
(c) Unkempt.
(d) European.

5. What sort of jewelry does Madame de Vionnet wear when Strether meets her?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) Gold bracelets.
(c) Large hoop earrings.
(d) Rings on all ten fingers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Miss Barrace say that she lived as a little girl?

2. What does Strether think of Mamie in Book 9?

3. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Strether that she has heard about him?

4. What does Strether tell Madame de Vionnet in Book 6?

5. What does Strether tell Chad he has come to do?

(see the answer key)

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