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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XV and XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Only a few days.
(c) One full month.
(d) Only a day or so.

2. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?
(a) She has never been engaged or married.
(b) She has been engaged three times but never married.
(c) She is still married, but a divorce is inevitable.
(d) She is a widow.

3. What does Urbain make sure to do at the engagement party?
(a) Introduce Newman to all the important people.
(b) Make sure Claire never gets the chance to speak.
(c) Drink a lot.
(d) Make fun of Newman behind his back.

4. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) How much everyone hates the queen.
(b) Newman's home in San Francisco.
(c) Newman's business ventures.
(d) A plague that is taking over the city.

5. Who suggests that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?
(a) Claire.
(b) Newman.
(c) Mrs. Tristam.
(d) Valentin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Newman leave behind when he begins his formal tour of Europe?

2. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?

3. What makes Newman uncomfortable during a dinner in Chapter XII with the Bellegardes?

4. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?

5. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

(see the answer key)

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