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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 the ultimatum from Mrs. Newsome?
(a) That she will send Sarah and Jim to Paris if Chad does not return.
(b) That Chad is cut out of the will if he does not return.
(c) That Strether is cut out of the will if he does not return.
(d) That she will come herself to Paris if Chad does not return.

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

3. What does Miss Barrace do after breakfast?
(a) Does yoga.
(b) Walks her dog.
(c) Smokes cigarettes.
(d) Does the dishes.

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

5. What does Strether remark of Mamie Pocock's voice in Book 9?
(a) It is melodious.
(b) It is shrill.
(c) It is soporific.
(d) It is like that of a girl of 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Strether and Miss Gostrey do before the theater?

2. From where is Waymarsh arriving?

3. What does Madame de Voinnet ask Strether in front of the Pococks in Book 9?

4. Who does Strether find at Mrs. Pocock's salon in Book 8?

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

(see the answer key)

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