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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 long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?
(a) Only a few days.
(b) Several weeks.
(c) Only a day or so.
(d) One full month.

2. 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.

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

4. Whom does Newman allow to choose a new apartment for him?
(a) Claire.
(b) Tristam.
(c) Noemie.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

5. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?
(a) Spending time alone.
(b) Hanging out and talking to Mrs. Tristam.
(c) Feeding pigeons in the park.
(d) Watching the women paint in the Louvre.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?

3. What does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?

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

5. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?

(see the answer key)

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