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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Madame de Vionnet say about Strether's time in Paris in Book 8?
(a) He is without any friends in Paris.
(b) He should return to America.
(c) He has renewed his acquaintance with Chad.
(d) She is in love with him.

2. Who tells Strether about the Pocock's trip to Switzerland?
(a) Waymarsh.
(b) Sarah Pocock.
(c) Jim Pocock.
(d) Madame de Vionnet.

3. Whom is Jeanne de Vionnet to marry?
(a) Monsieur de Montbron.
(b) Chad Newsome.
(c) Waymarsh.
(d) Strether.

4. What does Strether do with the telegraph from Mrs. Newsome in Book 7?
(a) Crumples it up.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Replies to it immediately.
(d) Frames it.

5. What does Strether tell Chad in Book 7?
(a) That he is gravely ill.
(b) That he is ready to be done with Paris.
(c) That he needs more time.
(d) That he loves Miss Gostrey.

6. Whom does Madame de Vionnet charm, according to Miss Barrace, in Book 10?
(a) Waymarsh.
(b) Mamie.
(c) Jim.
(d) Monsieur de Montbron.

7. From whom does Strether receive a message at the beginning of Book 12?
(a) Madame de Vionnet.
(b) Mamie Pocock.
(c) Sarah Pocock.
(d) Maria Gostrey.

8. To what does Strether liken himself in Book 12?
(a) A tightrope walker.
(b) A carnival dancer.
(c) A figure in an old clock at Bern.
(d) A bus driver.

9. Who helped to arrange Jeanne de Vionnet's marriage?
(a) Strether.
(b) Jim.
(c) Mamie.
(d) Chad.

10. What is the ultimatum from Mrs. Newsome?
(a) That Chad is cut out of the will if he does not return.
(b) That she will send Sarah and Jim to Paris if Chad does not return.
(c) That Strether is cut out of the will if he does not return.
(d) That she will come herself to Paris if Chad does not return.

11. What does Miss Gostrey call Waymarsh in Book 9?
(a) An excellent singer.
(b) A hideous old coquette.
(c) An intimidating lawyer.
(d) A talented artist.

12. Where does Miss Gostrey tell Strether that she went in Book 12?
(a) Beauvais.
(b) Mentone.
(c) Bordeaux.
(d) Cannes.

13. How does the author refer to Waymarsh in Book 7?
(a) The pilgrim from Milrose.
(b) The perfect gentleman.
(c) The corrupt lawyer.
(d) The consummate friend.

14. What does Strether think of Mamie in Book 9?
(a) She is charming.
(b) She is poor.
(c) She is dense.
(d) She is intelligent.

15. What does Strether notice is as he walks up to Chad's apartment Book 12?
(a) His leg is hurt.
(b) He is out of breath.
(c) He feels dizzy.
(d) He is feeling vigorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Strether thinking concerning Jim?

2. What does Strether ask Waymarsh in Book 9?

3. What is the last thing that Strether says to Miss Gostrey?

4. What does Bilham tell Chad in Chapter 10?

5. What does Madame de Vionnet tell Strether in Book 9?

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