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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Strether before Chester?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Scotland.

2. What advice does Strether give to Bilham?
(a) Live life to the fullest.
(b) Pursue ethical business practices.
(c) Treat women with respect.
(d) Save his money.

3. What is Strether's first name?
(a) Lewis.
(b) James.
(c) Neville.
(d) Chuck.

4. How does Miss Gostrey know Waymarsh?
(a) Through mutual friends.
(b) She has walked his dogs.
(c) He has used her professional services.
(d) She has used his professional services.

5. What does Miss Gostrey say about Cannes?
(a) It is a long journey.
(b) Decent men do not go there with decent women.
(c) It is overpriced.
(d) It is the most beautiful part of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's attachment in Book 4?

2. What does Bilham tell Chad in Book 3?

3. What does Madame de Vionnet say about Strether's time in Paris in Book 8?

4. From which city in New York do the Pocock's sail?

5. What deal does Strether make with Chad in Book 5?

(see the answer key)

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