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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 save money.
(b) The failure to speak French.
(c) The failure to enjoy.
(d) The failure to watch his weight.

2. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Strether that she has heard about him?
(a) A sordid history.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The finest things.
(d) A great deal.

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

4. How does Bilham describes himself?
(a) A performer without parallel.
(b) A kind friend.
(c) An expert in social media.
(d) A little artist-man.

5. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?
(a) Chad's boss.
(b) Jim Pocock.
(c) John Little Bilham.
(d) Chad's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is Jeanne wearing when Strether meets her?

3. Who joins Strether for breakfast in Book 3?

4. How long before Strether went to look for Chad did Chad leave?

5. What does Strether say he has heard about Madame de Vionnet in Book 5?

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