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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Strether tell Chad he has come to do?
(a) Ask Chad to introduce him to women.
(b) Ask Chad to stop the wasting away his youth.
(c) Entice him to go to Greece.
(d) Make him break with everything.

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

3. How old is Bilham, according to Strether's estimation?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 56.
(d) Not quite 30.

4. To what meal does Bilham invite Strether?
(a) Dejeuner.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Lunch.
(d) High tea.

5. Who joins Strether for breakfast in Book 3?
(a) Mamie Pocock.
(b) Chad.
(c) Waymarsh.
(d) Mrs. Newsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which day does Strether go to the theater with Miss Gostrey?

2. How does Bilham describes himself?

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

4. Whom does Strether expect to meet at his hotel in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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