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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. Why was Claire unable to inherit her husband's money?
(a) His family filed a lawsuit against her.
(b) This is a trick question; she never had a husband.
(c) She was not old enough.
(d) He didn't have any.

2. What does Valentin warn Newman about during his visit to Newman's new home?
(a) His new home is cursed.
(b) His apartment is fancy but ugly.
(c) His family is strange.
(d) People might break in to try to steal his fancy things.

3. What does Newman ask Valentin to help him do with Claire?
(a) Have her stop writing so many letters to him each day.
(b) Have her forget her promise to her mother.
(c) Have her think well of him.
(d) Have her run away with him.

4. Who is Valentin?
(a) One of Claire's brothers.
(b) A cousin of Claire's.
(c) A house servant who is in love with Claire.
(d) A friend of Claire's.

5. How does Valentin respond to Newman's observation that Valentin does nothing but enjoy his leisure?
(a) He is really, really mad.
(b) He claims Newman is a genius.
(c) He breaks down crying.
(d) He agrees with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Newman's full name?

2. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

3. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?

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

5. What does Valentin comment on when he comes to visit Newman in his new home?

(see the answer key)

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