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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Madrid.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) New York.

2. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?
(a) She has been engaged three times but never married.
(b) She is still married, but a divorce is inevitable.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She has never been engaged or married.

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

4. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?
(a) He has no connections.
(b) He is a criminal.
(c) She is getting too old to be desirable.
(d) He has no money for a dowry.

5. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?
(a) His wife's wishes about her future husband's family.
(b) His daughter's own preferences and desires.
(c) His wishes about her future husband's profession.
(d) His daughter's innocence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?

3. What does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?

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

5. When was "The American" originally published in book form?

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