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

2. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?
(a) The Palais Royal.
(b) Back to Madrid.
(c) A nearby park.
(d) To a nearby cafe.

3. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?
(a) By watching people in the museum.
(b) By having a hard life.
(c) By spending so much time in the orphanage.
(d) By being born with a gift for reading people.

4. What does Noemie do for a living?
(a) Paints replicas of paintings in the Louvre.
(b) Paints scenes from famous events in history.
(c) Paints landscapes from famous parts of Europe.
(d) Paints portraits of people she sees on the streets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Newman comes to visit Claire's home for the first time, what happens?

2. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

3. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?

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

5. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?

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