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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 does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?
(a) A priest who is obsessed with her.
(b) Her mother and one of her brothers.
(c) A reporter who knows secrets about her.
(d) The ghosts of her past.

2. How does Newman learn that Urbain and Madame de Bellegarde are returning to Paris to support Claire's decision to become a nun?
(a) They tell him in person.
(b) From Mrs. Bread.
(c) From the newspaper.
(d) By note.

3. What does Newman ask Valentin to do while they are at the opera?
(a) Get him another glass of wine.
(b) Forget Noemie.
(c) Stop talking during the show.
(d) Stop looking so much through his binoculars.

4. What does Newman tell the Bellegardes about how Valentin felt about his family on his deathbed?
(a) He was ashamed of them.
(b) He disowned them.
(c) He loved them all very much.
(d) He was proud of them.

5. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?
(a) A beautiful window overlooking a lake.
(b) A freaky statue of a dog.
(c) A nice fireplace.
(d) A very large mirror.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Claire's brother and mother feel about her decision to become a nun?

2. Which child did Claire's family think would ruin the family's good name?

3. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?

4. Who coordinates delivery of Noemie's first painting to Newman?

5. Why do doctors refuse to let Newman see Valentin for a while?

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