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

2. What is Newman on the verge of doing when he spots Tom Tristam?
(a) Leaving Paris.
(b) Buying another painting.
(c) Sitting down to eat.
(d) Catching the last train out of town.

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

4. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He longs to return to America.
(b) He is thinking of staying in Rome.
(c) He misses Claire.
(d) He is in love with her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who ends up joining Newman, Claire, and Valentin during Newman's first visit to see Claire?

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

5. What is Babcock's first name?

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