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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Miss Gostrey ask Strether in Book 7?
(a) Whether she will get to meet Chad.
(b) Whether Chad will introduce his sister to Madame de Vionnet.
(c) Whether Sarah Pocock likes French food.
(d) Whether Sarah Pocock speaks French.

3. What does Miss Gostrey say about her occupation?
(a) It is lucrative.
(b) It doesn't pay enough.
(c) It is her fate.
(d) She hates it.

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

5. Where does Miss Gostrey meet Bilham?
(a) A hotel.
(b) The Louvre.
(c) A café.
(d) The Eiffel Tower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Sarah in Book 8?

2. What does Chad tell Strether about his mother in Book 7?

3. From where is Waymarsh arriving?

4. What does Strether tell Chad in Book 7?

5. What is Madame de Vionnet wearing when Strether meets her?

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