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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Miss Gostrey leave the theater in a taxi?
(a) With Waymarsh.
(b) With her husband.
(c) Alone.
(d) With a stranger.

2. On which day does Strether go to the theater with Miss Gostrey?
(a) The ninth.
(b) The first.
(c) The third.
(d) The seventh.

3. What does Chad tell Strether about Paris in Book 5?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) It is good for Strether.
(c) Strether will learn French quickly if he stays.
(d) Strether should marry a French woman.

4. Who is Mamie Pocock?
(a) Strether's ex-wife.
(b) Sarah Newsome's sister-in-law.
(c) Chad's mother.
(d) Chad's ex-wife.

5. What advice does Strether give to Bilham?
(a) Live life to the fullest.
(b) Pursue ethical business practices.
(c) Treat women with respect.
(d) Save his money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Gostrey say about Cannes?

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

3. Who is Gloriani?

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

5. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?

(see the answer key)

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