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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 does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?
(a) A private tour.
(b) A tour book.
(c) A librarian.
(d) An audio tour.

2. What relationship did Tristam and Newman have prior to meeting again in the story?
(a) They were lovers.
(b) The were colleagues.
(c) They were roommates.
(d) They were teammates.

3. What is Newman on the verge of doing when he spots Tom Tristam?
(a) Catching the last train out of town.
(b) Leaving Paris.
(c) Sitting down to eat.
(d) Buying another painting.

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

5. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?
(a) Spending time alone.
(b) Feeding pigeons in the park.
(c) Hanging out and talking to Mrs. Tristam.
(d) Watching the women paint in the Louvre.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?

2. How does Newman come to view Tristam after a while?

3. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?

4. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?

5. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?

(see the answer key)

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