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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 Claire react to Newman's first visit when he comes to see her?
(a) She agrees to meet him at a market later that afternoon.
(b) She invites him back.
(c) She agrees to meet him in secret later.
(d) She tells her brother to never bring anyone to the house again.

2. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) New York.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Madrid.

3. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?
(a) As lovely in every way possible.
(b) As wicked smart but not very wealthy.
(c) As very rich but someone who isn't flashy.
(d) As snooty.

4. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He misses Claire.
(c) He is thinking of staying in Rome.
(d) He longs to return to America.

5. How much is the final price of Noemie's painting when it is delivered?
(a) 3,000 francs.
(b) 30,000 francs.
(c) 3,000,000 francs.
(d) 300,000 francs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Noemie do for a living?

3. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

4. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?

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

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