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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface, Books 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Strether expect to meet at his hotel in Chapter 1?
(a) Chad Newsome.
(b) Sarah Pocock.
(c) Waymarsh.
(d) Abel Newsome.

2. Where do Miss Gostrey and Strether go for a walk?
(a) In the theater district.
(b) Around the capital building.
(c) Around the city walls.
(d) On the boardwalk.

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

4. On what does Strether have his name?
(a) A literary review.
(b) A golden watch.
(c) A fishing magazine.
(d) A tour bus.

5. On what street is Chad's building?
(a) Boulevard de Clichy.
(b) The Boulevard Malesherbes.
(c) Rue de Rivoli.
(d) Avenue Victor Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Gostrey suspect that Waymarsh is uncomfortable during their walk?

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

3. Where does Strether first go for refreshments in Paris?

4. What does Waymarsh think of Europe?

5. With whom does Miss Gostrey leave the theater in a taxi?

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