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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who interrupts Madame de Vionnet's conversation with Strether?
(a) Waymarsh.
(b) A Duchess.
(c) Chad.
(d) Jeanne.

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

4. What does Strether say to Bilham concerning Jeanne in Book 6?
(a) That Jeanne is more attractive than her mother.
(b) That Jeanne should come to America.
(c) That she is too good for Chad.
(d) That if Chad gives her up, he should be ashamed of himself.

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

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

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

8. Why does Strether feel he has been sent to Paris?
(a) On business.
(b) To save Chad.
(c) To find a spouse.
(d) For a heist.

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

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

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

12. 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.

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

14. On which day does Strether go to the theater with Miss Gostrey?
(a) The third.
(b) The ninth.
(c) The seventh.
(d) The first.

15. How does Miss Gostrey know Waymarsh?
(a) She has used his professional services.
(b) Through mutual friends.
(c) She has walked his dogs.
(d) He has used her professional services.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Strether first go for refreshments in Paris?

3. Who is Jeanne?

4. What does Waymarsh ask Strether about Chad in Book 3?

5. What does Bilham ask Strether in Book 4?

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