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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's attachment in Book 4?
(a) It is permanent.
(b) It is relatively new.
(c) It is disgraceful.
(d) It is virtuous.

2. Who is Jeanne?
(a) Madame de Vionnet's daughter.
(b) A waitress at a café Strether frequents.
(c) A street performer.
(d) A French politician.

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

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

5. What is Madame de Vionnet wearing when Strether meets her?
(a) A black dress.
(b) A red dress.
(c) A floral skirt.
(d) A gray suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sorts of things does Madame de Vionnet have in her apartment?

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

3. What is Strether's first name?

4. What advice does Strether give to Bilham?

5. What is Waymarsh's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Miss Barrace compare Waymarsh when she first meets him?

2. How do Madame de Vionnet and Miss Gostrey know one another?

3. How does Miss Gostrey know Waymarsh?

4. How does Strether recognize Miss Gostrey?

5. How did Strether's son die?

6. What does Strether tell Miss Gostrey about Bilham when she first returns to Paris?

7. How much time elapses before Miss Gostrey arrives in Paris in Book 3?

8. What does Strether ask Bilham in Book 5?

9. How does Strether meet Miss Gostrey?

10. To whom does Chad introduce Strether at the party in Book 5?

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