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

2. Who insists that Newman be allowed in visit the injured Valentin?
(a) Newman.
(b) Claire.
(c) Valentin himself.
(d) Madame de Bellegarde.

3. What piece of possible evidence does Mrs. Bread have about how Claire's father died?
(a) A bloody dagger.
(b) A sample of the poison.
(c) A note.
(d) A picture.

4. What does Claire threaten to do if Newman brings up the topic of marriage again?
(a) Call for her bodyguards.
(b) Tell her mother how inappropriate he is being.
(c) Kick him.
(d) Make him leave.

5. What does Newman tell Claire he meant in his first proposal to her?
(a) To make her choose between him and her family.
(b) To embarrass her.
(c) To test her emotions.
(d) No harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the dinner in Chapter XII, what does Urbain talk about quite a bit?

2. How does Claire seem as her marriage to Newman grows closer?

3. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?

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

5. With whom does Valentin commit himself to a duel?

(see the answer key)

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