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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sarah say concerning Paris?
(a) That she hates Paris.
(b) That Paris is intimidating.
(c) That Paris too expensive.
(d) That she knows Paris.

3. What does Chad say that Strether and his family must have imagined during his time in Paris?
(a) Extravagance.
(b) Women.
(c) Horrors.
(d) Delights.

4. What does Madame de Vionnet say about Strether's time in Paris in Book 8?
(a) He should return to America.
(b) He has renewed his acquaintance with Chad.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) He is without any friends in Paris.

5. What does Strether seek to ask Bilham in Book 5?
(a) Whether he is passing in Parisian society.
(b) Whether he finds Madame de Vionnet attractive.
(c) Whether he wants to return to America.
(d) Whether he finds Jeanne attractive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey about Bilham in Book 3?

3. With whom does Miss Gostrey leave the theater in a taxi?

4. Where does Miss Gostrey invite Strether in Book 3?

5. What sorts of things does Madame de Vionnet have in her apartment?

(see the answer key)

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