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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 Waymarsh wearing for the first time in Chapter 10?
(a) A sweater.
(b) Khakis.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) A straw hat.

2. What does Waymarsh tell Strether concerning Sarah Pocock in Book 10?
(a) That she is grateful for Strether's efforts on behalf of her mother.
(b) That she wants to meet Strether in about an hour.
(c) That she is worried about Strether's health.
(d) That she thinks Strether should remain in Paris.

3. How old is Bilham, according to Strether's estimation?
(a) 22.
(b) 56.
(c) 16.
(d) Not quite 30.

4. Where does Madame de Vionnet live?
(a) Boulevard Malesherbes.
(b) Rue de Marytrs.
(c) Rue de Belleschasse
(d) Rue de Rivoli.

5. Why do Strether and Sarah not make eye contact during dinner at Chad's apartment in Chapter 10?
(a) Sarah is absent from dinner.
(b) Strether gets drunk.
(c) They are openly feuding.
(d) They are seated on the same side of the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Strether in Book 9?

2. What does Strether say he has heard about Madame de Vionnet in Book 5?

3. What does Waymarsh ask Strether about Chad in Book 3?

4. How does Bilham describes himself?

5. Who sits in between Strether and Waymarsh in Book 3?

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