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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Strether notice about Madame de Vionnet's accent?
(a) She is faking her accent.
(b) It is unlike any other he has heard.
(c) She can barely speak English.
(d) She is American.

2. Where is Waymarsh from?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) Milrose.
(d) Boston.

3. Where is Gloriani's party?
(a) In his hotel lobby.
(b) In his garden.
(c) On the roof of his apartment building.
(d) In his hotel room.

4. Who joins Strether for breakfast in Book 3?
(a) Waymarsh.
(b) Mrs. Newsome.
(c) Chad.
(d) Mamie Pocock.

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

6. What does Strether eat with Chad in Book 5?
(a) Cheese and crackers.
(b) Fruit.
(c) A baguette.
(d) Toast.

7. What does Chad ask Strether?
(a) For money.
(b) To give him a ride home.
(c) If he strikes him as improved.
(d) For a drink.

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

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

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

11. 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) If he and Chad get along well.
(d) Whether Miss Gostrey has put in a good word for her.

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

13. Where does Miss Barrace say that she lived as a little girl?
(a) Rue Montaigne.
(b) Rue de Seine.
(c) Rue Marbeuf.
(d) Rue de Rivoli.

14. Where is Chad when Strether goes to look for him?
(a) Cannes.
(b) Bordeaux.
(c) Versailles.
(d) Rome.

15. Where do Miss Gostrey and Strether go for a walk?
(a) Around the capital building.
(b) Around the city walls.
(c) In the theater district.
(d) On the boardwalk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Strether go walking in Paris?

2. Whom does Strether expect to meet at his hotel in Chapter 1?

3. What is Waymarsh's occupation?

4. What does Chad ask Strether in Book 6?

5. What does Strether tell Chad he has come to do?

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