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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. What does Newman tell Claire he meant in his first proposal to her?
(a) To make her choose between him and her family.
(b) To test her emotions.
(c) No harm.
(d) To embarrass her.

2. What specific piece of information does Newman give Claire's mother the first time they are alone together?
(a) He received a large inheritance.
(b) How much money he has made.
(c) He has no money whatsoever.
(d) He is a descendant of English nobility.

3. When Newman comes to visit Claire's home for the first time, what happens?
(a) He has been given a fake address.
(b) He gets lost.
(c) There is a fire in the building.
(d) He is told she is not in.

4. What is Urbain unhappy about at the engagement party?
(a) The way his wife is behaving.
(b) Newman's own happiness.
(c) The fact that his best friend didn't show up.
(d) Claire's dress.

5. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) Her desire to work all the time.
(b) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(c) Her bad behavior.
(d) Her great beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?

2. When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do?

3. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?

4. What does Mrs. Tristam accuse Newman of when he confesses that he has never been in love?

5. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?

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