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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Strether before Chester?
(a) Ireland.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Scotland.

2. What does Madame de Vionnet ask Strether in Book 5?
(a) If he and Chad get along well.
(b) Whether Miss Gostrey has put in a good word for her.
(c) If Waymarsh is coming to the party.
(d) If he finds her attractive.

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

4. Where does Miss Gostrey meet Bilham?
(a) A hotel.
(b) The Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) A café.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chad ask Strether in Book 5?

2. What nationality does Strether jokingly wish that Chad's lover is?

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

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

5. What is the plot of the play in Book 2?

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