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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XVII and XVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do?
(a) Attend a ball.
(b) Go out fox hunting.
(c) Host a dinner party.
(d) Go for a hike.

2. What does everyone drink during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

3. Who watches Valentin eat his last meal before the duel?
(a) Newman.
(b) Valentin's wife.
(c) Noemie.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

4. Which child did Claire's family think would ruin the family's good name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Valentin.
(c) Claire.
(d) Newman.

5. What does Mrs. Bread encourage Newman to do with Claire?
(a) Be patient with her.
(b) Marry her.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Take her as far from Paris as he can.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Newman leave behind when he begins his formal tour of Europe?

2. How does Claire seem as her marriage to Newman grows closer?

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

4. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?

5. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

(see the answer key)

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