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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Gostrey say is Strether's failure?
(a) The failure to speak French.
(b) The failure to enjoy.
(c) The failure to save money.
(d) The failure to watch his weight.

2. How long before Strether went to look for Chad did Chad leave?
(a) About 1 month ago.
(b) 15 minutes ago.
(c) 1 year ago.
(d) 2 hours ago.

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

4. What is Madame de Vionnet wearing when Strether meets her?
(a) A red dress.
(b) A gray suit.
(c) A floral skirt.
(d) A black dress.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Gostrey know Madame de Vionnet?

2. What does Chad ask Strether in Book 6?

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

4. From whose novel does Miss Gostrey recognize Strether's name?

5. What does Miss Barrace do after breakfast?

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