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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. What does Claire say in response to Newman's first confession to her that he feels very deeply for her?
(a) She also feels very deeply for him.
(b) She has aleady decided not to remarry.
(c) He will never be rich enough for her.
(d) She is not interested.

2. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?
(a) A frame.
(b) An extra object in the painting.
(c) A special coating.
(d) Drops of liquid gold to make it look fancier.

3. What specific piece of information does Newman give Claire's mother the first time they are alone together?
(a) He has no money whatsoever.
(b) He is a descendant of English nobility.
(c) How much money he has made.
(d) He received a large inheritance.

4. Whom does Newman leave behind when he begins his formal tour of Europe?
(a) Only Nioche.
(b) Only Claire.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Only Noemie.

5. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) Her great beauty.
(b) Her bad behavior.
(c) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(d) Her desire to work all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newman think about the differences between himself and Claire's family?

2. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?

3. Who coordinates delivery of Noemie's first painting to Newman?

4. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?

5. What does Newman think Claire's family should have to do when it comes to proving Newman's nobility?

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