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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) A frame.
(b) Drops of liquid gold to make it look fancier.
(c) A special coating.
(d) An extra object in the painting.

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

3. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?
(a) The Atlantic Monthly.
(b) Time.
(c) The New Yorker.
(d) Newsweek.

4. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?
(a) Watching the women paint in the Louvre.
(b) Hanging out and talking to Mrs. Tristam.
(c) Feeding pigeons in the park.
(d) Spending time alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Noemie do for a living?

2. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

3. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?

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

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

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