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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Newman's home in San Francisco.
(b) A plague that is taking over the city.
(c) How much everyone hates the queen.
(d) Newman's business ventures.

2. What does everyone drink during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

3. Babcock is from __________.
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

4. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?
(a) 200,000 francs.
(b) 20,000 francs.
(c) 2,000 francs.
(d) 2,000,000 francs.

5. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?
(a) A nice fireplace.
(b) A freaky statue of a dog.
(c) A beautiful window overlooking a lake.
(d) A very large mirror.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?

4. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?

5. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?

(see the answer key)

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