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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?
(a) Claire is too timid.
(b) It was Claire's father's dying wish that she always obey.
(c) The family is abusive to her.
(d) The importance of family.

2. When was "The American" originally published in book form?
(a) 1777.
(b) 2007.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1877.

3. What is Newman's full name?
(a) Christopher Newman.
(b) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith.
(c) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith III.
(d) The reader never finds out.

4. Who ends up joining Newman, Claire, and Valentin during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Noemie.
(c) Valentin's wife.
(d) Newman's ex-wife.

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. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?

2. Whom does Newman allow to choose a new apartment for him?

3. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?

4. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?

5. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?

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