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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. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?
(a) He finds it ridiculous.
(b) He is deeply hurt.
(c) He overlooks the gossip.
(d) He knows it's true.

2. What promise did Claire make to her family in order to make peace with everyone?
(a) She would stop her sinful ways.
(b) She would never go out in public again.
(c) She would go to church every week.
(d) She would agree to everything her mother wished for 10 years.

3. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?
(a) The Woostser Club.
(b) The Yale Club.
(c) The Harvard Club.
(d) The Occidental Club.

4. What is Babcock's first name?
(a) Bennington.
(b) Brian.
(c) Benjamin.
(d) Brock.

5. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?
(a) Everything he can to keep them apart.
(b) Convince the newspapers to stop following him around so much.
(c) Plead his case to Claire.
(d) Help him learn French faster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tristam know that Claire is back in town after Newman comes back to town?

2. Why does Valentin claim to be horrified at the idea of Newman wanting to marry Claire?

3. Babcock is from __________.

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

5. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?

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