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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Strether expect to meet at his hotel in Chapter 1?
(a) Abel Newsome.
(b) Chad Newsome.
(c) Waymarsh.
(d) Sarah Pocock.

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

3. What do Strether and Miss Gostrey do before the theater?
(a) They go shopping.
(b) The have dinner.
(c) They go to a museum.
(d) They have tea.

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

5. Who travels to Paris with Strether?
(a) Chad.
(b) Mamie Pocock.
(c) Sarah Pocock.
(d) Waymarsh.

6. With whom does Miss Gostrey leave the theater in a taxi?
(a) With Waymarsh.
(b) With a stranger.
(c) With her husband.
(d) Alone.

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

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

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

10. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey about Bilham in Book 3?
(a) He finds him immature.
(b) He suspects he is a criminal.
(c) He has made a friend of him.
(d) He is very wealthy.

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

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

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

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

15. How does Miss Gostrey know Madame de Vionnet?
(a) They used to be best friends.
(b) They attended school together.
(c) Miss Gostrey is Madame de Vionnet's sister-in-law.
(d) They worked at a café together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Strether go walking in Paris?

2. What does Strether say he has heard about Madame de Vionnet in Book 5?

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

4. What does Chad ask Strether?

5. How long before Strether went to look for Chad did Chad leave?

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