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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miss Gostrey know Madame de Vionnet?
(a) They used to be best friends.
(b) They attended school together.
(c) Miss Gostrey is Madame de Vionnet's sister-in-law.
(d) They worked at a café together.

2. Where does Miss Barrace say that she lived as a little girl?
(a) Rue Marbeuf.
(b) Rue de Rivoli.
(c) Rue Montaigne.
(d) Rue de Seine.

3. What does Waymarsh ask Strether about Chad in Book 3?
(a) If he is rich.
(b) If he lives with a woman.
(c) If has any pets.
(d) If his apartment is clean.

4. How does the author refer to Waymarsh in Book 7?
(a) The perfect gentleman.
(b) The consummate friend.
(c) The pilgrim from Milrose.
(d) The corrupt lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?

2. How old is Bilham, according to Strether's estimation?

3. What does Chad say concerning Madame de Vionnet?

4. What did Chad tell Strether in Book 7?

5. What is Strether's first name?

(see the answer key)

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