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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI and XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For how long does Claire make Newman promise to wait before bringing up the idea of marriage again?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Six years.

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

4. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?
(a) Claire is too timid.
(b) It was Claire's father's dying wish that she always obey.
(c) The importance of family.
(d) The family is abusive to her.

5. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(b) Her great beauty.
(c) Her desire to work all the time.
(d) Her bad behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?

2. How does Claire react to Newman's first visit when he comes to see her?

3. Who tells Newman during the opera that she is terribly bored with her husband?

4. Who first meets Newman when he has come to speak with Claire's mother and brother, supposedly for the last time?

5. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?

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