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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 does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?
(a) A librarian.
(b) A tour book.
(c) An audio tour.
(d) A private tour.

2. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?
(a) He didn't trust women.
(b) He was too poor to support a wife.
(c) He didn't want to make a mistake in the matter.
(d) He was worried people would be after his money.

3. What is Newman's full name?
(a) The reader never finds out.
(b) Christopher Newman.
(c) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith.
(d) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith III.

4. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?
(a) As very rich but someone who isn't flashy.
(b) As snooty.
(c) As wicked smart but not very wealthy.
(d) As lovely in every way possible.

5. When Newman comes to visit Claire's home for the first time, what happens?
(a) He has been given a fake address.
(b) He gets lost.
(c) There is a fire in the building.
(d) He is told she is not in.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?

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

4. What is Noemie's full name?

5. How does Newman come to view Tristam after a while?

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