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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. What is Newman's first impression of Claire's mother?
(a) She is much nicer than everyone says.
(b) She is clearly suffering from mental illness.
(c) She has some disease of some kind.
(d) She is very concerned with being proper.

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

3. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) New York.
(d) Madrid.

4. What does Newman tell Claire he meant in his first proposal to her?
(a) To make her choose between him and her family.
(b) To embarrass her.
(c) No harm.
(d) To test her emotions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?

2. Who is Urbain?

3. Who does Valentin confess asked him to come visit Newman in his home?

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

5. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?

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