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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Chad's father?
(a) In Woollett.
(b) In Paris.
(c) In New York.
(d) He has passed away.

3. After how much time does Chad leave Strether and Madame de Vionnet in the drawing room in Book 6?
(a) After 2 minutes.
(b) After 12 minutes.
(c) After 3 hours.
(d) After 6 hours.

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

5. To what meal does Bilham invite Strether?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dejeuner.
(c) High tea.
(d) Dinner.

6. What sorts of things does Madame de Vionnet have in her apartment?
(a) Birds and rabbits.
(b) Fine oil paintings.
(c) Miniatures, medallions, pictures and books.
(d) Many marble sculptures.

7. What does Miss Gostrey say about Chad having a nice house?
(a) She wants move in.
(b) It is very impressive.
(c) It proves nothing.
(d) She wants to see it.

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

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

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

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

12. Where is Strether from?
(a) Woollett.
(b) Malvern.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Milrose.

13. Who joins Strether at the end of Book 3?
(a) Madame de Vionnet.
(b) Sarah Newsome.
(c) Chad Newsome.
(d) Jeanne de Vionnet.

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

15. What does Miss Gostrey say about Cannes?
(a) It is a long journey.
(b) It is overpriced.
(c) Decent men do not go there with decent women.
(d) It is the most beautiful part of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Gostrey's first name?

2. What does Miss Gostrey tell Strether in Book 4?

3. Where is Chad when Strether goes to look for him?

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

5. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's attachment in Book 4?

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