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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. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?
(a) Drops of liquid gold to make it look fancier.
(b) A frame.
(c) An extra object in the painting.
(d) A special coating.

2. What does Noemie's father offer to teach Newman when they first meet?
(a) French.
(b) How to play the stock market.
(c) How to play badmitton.
(d) How to paint.

3. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.
(a) His purgatory.
(b) An angel.
(c) A steady tree in a harsh wind.
(d) A firecracker.

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

5. What challenge does Mrs. Tristam give to Newman regarding Claire?
(a) To make her want to marry again.
(b) To help her get over her other fiances.
(c) To make her realize marriage should really only be between two people.
(d) To make her finally go through with her divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claire feel about marriage?

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

3. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?

4. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?

5. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

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