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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 is Babcock's job?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is a tennis player.
(c) He is a Unitarian minister.
(d) He is a businessman.

2. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
(a) Marry again.
(b) Be submissive.
(c) Be snobbish.
(d) Give lavish parties.

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

4. 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) A plague that is taking over the city.
(d) Newman's business ventures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?

2. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?

3. What does Newman ask Valentin to help him do with Claire?

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

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

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