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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Strether think about Sarah at the advent of her arrival in Paris?
(a) That he hopes she doesn't yell at him in public.
(b) That he hopes she doesn't find Paris too overwhelming.
(c) That she will love Paris.
(d) That she will help him understand how he stands with Mrs. Newsome.

2. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's attachment in Book 4?
(a) It is virtuous.
(b) It is permanent.
(c) It is relatively new.
(d) It is disgraceful.

3. Where does Miss Gostrey invite Strether in Book 3?
(a) The theater.
(b) A park.
(c) To her favorite restaurant.
(d) A museum.

4. What does Strether tell Madame de Vionnet during their last encounter?
(a) She is afraid for her life.
(b) She should come to America.
(c) Chad loves her.
(d) He loves her deeply.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?

2. What does Chad tell Strether about Paris in Book 5?

3. What business practice does Chad discuss in Book 12?

4. What do Strether and Miss Gostrey do before the theater?

5. What does Miss Gostrey call Waymarsh in Book 9?

(see the answer key)

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