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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XI and XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who ends up joining Newman, Claire, and Valentin during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Noemie.
(c) Newman's ex-wife.
(d) Valentin's wife.

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

3. Who suggests that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?
(a) Valentin.
(b) Claire.
(c) Newman.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

4. What does Valentin warn Newman about during his visit to Newman's new home?
(a) His family is strange.
(b) His new home is cursed.
(c) People might break in to try to steal his fancy things.
(d) His apartment is fancy but ugly.

5. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?
(a) Both of these answers are correct.
(b) To be married.
(c) To be not pretty.
(d) Neither of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the dinner in Chapter XII, what does Urbain talk about quite a bit?

3. How does Claire feel about marriage?

4. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?

5. When Newman and Claire's mother are left alone for the first time, what does Newman tell her?

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