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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. For how long does Claire make Newman promise to wait before bringing up the idea of marriage again?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

2. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.
(a) His purgatory.
(b) A steady tree in a harsh wind.
(c) An angel.
(d) A firecracker.

3. What is Newman's first impression of Claire's mother?
(a) She is clearly suffering from mental illness.
(b) She is much nicer than everyone says.
(c) She has some disease of some kind.
(d) She is very concerned with being proper.

4. What does Claire threaten to do if Newman brings up the topic of marriage again?
(a) Make him leave.
(b) Kick him.
(c) Tell her mother how inappropriate he is being.
(d) Call for her bodyguards.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

2. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?

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

4. During the dinner in Chapter XII, what does Urbain talk about quite a bit?

5. Who is Valentin?

(see the answer key)

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