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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 is Noemie's full name?
(a) Mademoiselle Noemie Nioche.
(b) Madame Noemie Noche.
(c) Senorita Noemie Garcia.
(d) Noemie Hancock.

2. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?
(a) As being attractive.
(b) As being very dangerous looking.
(c) As being extraordinarily short.
(d) As having severe scars on his face and arms.

3. How does Claire feel about marriage?
(a) She is eager to do so.
(b) She has vowed never to remarry.
(c) She thinks it is oppressive to women and won't do it on principle.
(d) She thinks people should be able to have more than one spouse.

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

5. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?
(a) To be married.
(b) To be not pretty.
(c) Both of these answers are correct.
(d) Neither of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?

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

5. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?

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