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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Waymarsh ask Strether about Chad in Book 3?
(a) If he lives with a woman.
(b) If he is rich.
(c) If has any pets.
(d) If his apartment is clean.

2. Where does Strether first go for refreshments in Paris?
(a) Le Select.
(b) Les Deux Magots.
(c) Cafe Riche.
(d) Le Procope.

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. What does Chad ask Strether in Book 5?
(a) Whether he is afraid of Madame de Vionnet.
(b) What his mother really thinks of Chad.
(c) What he wants for dinner.
(d) How much money his mother has.

5. Why does Chad suspect that Strether wants to bring him home?
(a) As a wedding present to his mother.
(b) To be his friend.
(c) To join Strether's business venture.
(d) To marry Strether's sister.

6. What does Waymarsh think of Europe?
(a) He finds it overpriced.
(b) He finds it bad for his health.
(c) He is tired of it.
(d) He finds it invigorating.

7. Who sits in between Strether and Waymarsh in Book 3?
(a) Miss Gostrey.
(b) Mamie Pocock.
(c) Sarah Newsome.
(d) Madame de Vionnet.

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

9. Where does Madame de Vionnet live?
(a) Rue de Belleschasse
(b) Boulevard Malesherbes.
(c) Rue de Rivoli.
(d) Rue de Marytrs.

10. Why does Miss Gostrey suspect that Waymarsh is uncomfortable during their walk?
(a) He is stammering.
(b) He is sweating.
(c) He tells her so.
(d) He looks at his watch.

11. Who is the lady whom Bilham invites to breakfast?
(a) Mrs. Newsome.
(b) Mamie Pocock.
(c) Sarah Newsome.
(d) Miss Barrace.

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

13. What does Chad ask Strether in Book 6?
(a) When he wants to go to America.
(b) What he thinks of Jeanne.
(c) When he wants to go to Switzerland.
(d) What he thinks of Mrs. Newsome.

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

15. What sort of jewelry does Madame de Vionnet wear when Strether meets her?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) Large hoop earrings.
(c) Rings on all ten fingers.
(d) Gold bracelets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Strether go on his second day?

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

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

4. What does Miss Gostrey say is Strether's failure?

5. On which day does Strether go to the theater with Miss Gostrey?

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