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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chad say concerning Madame de Vionnet?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He thinks she is too old.
(c) He is interested in her money.
(d) He owes her so much.

3. How long before Strether went to look for Chad did Chad leave?
(a) 1 year ago.
(b) 2 hours ago.
(c) About 1 month ago.
(d) 15 minutes ago.

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

5. On what street is Chad's building?
(a) Rue de Rivoli.
(b) The Boulevard Malesherbes.
(c) Boulevard de Clichy.
(d) Avenue Victor Hugo.

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

7. What deal does Strether make with Chad in Book 5?
(a) If Strether marries Madame de Vionnet, Chad will marry Jeanne.
(b) If Strether surrenders himself to Madame de Vionnet, Chad will surrender himself to Strether.
(c) Strether will keep Madame de Vionnet a secret from Mrs. Newsome in exchange for money.
(d) Chad will not tell his mother about Miss Gostrey if Strether pays him.

8. What nationality does Strether jokingly wish that Chad's lover is?
(a) Greek.
(b) Swedish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Polish.

9. What is Waymarsh's occupation?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Waiter.
(c) Banker.
(d) Lawyer.

10. Where does Strether go walking in Paris?
(a) The Luxembourg Gardens.
(b) The Rue Morgue.
(c) The Rue Mabeuf.
(d) The Champs Élysées.

11. What does Miss Gostrey say about her occupation?
(a) She hates it.
(b) It is lucrative.
(c) It doesn't pay enough.
(d) It is her fate.

12. Who is Gloriani?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A sculptor.
(d) A singer.

13. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's relationship with Madame de Vionnet in Book 6?
(a) It must be kept secret from Mrs. Newsome.
(b) It cannot be vulgar.
(c) It is hopeless.
(d) It is a match made in heaven.

14. What does Miss Gostrey say is Strether's failure?
(a) The failure to enjoy.
(b) The failure to watch his weight.
(c) The failure to save money.
(d) The failure to speak French.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waymarsh say to Strether in Book 3?

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

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

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

5. What does Strether eat with Chad in Book 5?

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