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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 Mrs. Tristam accuse Newman of when he confesses that he has never been in love?
(a) He is in love now.
(b) He is very lucky.
(c) He is a barbarian.
(d) He is lying to her.

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

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

4. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?
(a) Tristam.
(b) No one; they end up meeting on their own anyway.
(c) A match-making service.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

5. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Newman.
(c) Mrs. Tristam.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What challenge does Mrs. Tristam give to Newman regarding Claire?

2. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?

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

4. What does Noemie's father offer to teach Newman when they first meet?

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

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