View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Newman ask when Mrs. Bread requests to know more about Valentin's last hours?
(a) She should ask Claire's mother instead.
(b) To give him some time before he answers.
(c) She should never ask him again.
(d) They meet in private later.

2. How does Noemie feel about the duel?
(a) Excited.
(b) Uninterested since it doesn't involve her.
(c) Nervous.
(d) She thinks the whole thing is silly.

3. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Newman.
(c) Himself.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

4. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?
(a) To be an apprentice to a famous artist there.
(b) To fight for the Pope.
(c) To get away from his family.
(d) To join the church.

5. Why does Nioche seek out Newman when he returns to Paris?
(a) He wants to keep giving him French lessons.
(b) He believes he found the perfect husband for Noemie.
(c) He is afraid someone is trying to kill him.
(d) He wants to sell more of Noemie's paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

2. Who helps to arrange the duel?

3. Where does Newman first see Noemie?

4. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?

5. Where do Noemie and Valentin first meet?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 265 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample