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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX and X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was "The American" originally published in book form?
(a) 1877.
(b) 1977.
(c) 2007.
(d) 1777.

2. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?
(a) His daughter's innocence.
(b) His daughter's own preferences and desires.
(c) His wishes about her future husband's profession.
(d) His wife's wishes about her future husband's family.

3. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
(a) Be snobbish.
(b) Marry again.
(c) Be submissive.
(d) Give lavish parties.

4. Why was Claire unable to inherit her husband's money?
(a) This is a trick question; she never had a husband.
(b) His family filed a lawsuit against her.
(c) He didn't have any.
(d) She was not old enough.

5. Who is Urbain?
(a) A student of Claire's.
(b) Mrs. Tristam's nephew.
(c) Mrs. Tristam's brother-in-law.
(d) Claire's second brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?

2. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?

3. Babcock is from __________.

4. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?

5. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?

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