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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. What relationship did Tristam and Newman have prior to meeting again in the story?
(a) They were roommates.
(b) The were colleagues.
(c) They were teammates.
(d) They were lovers.

2. What does Newman ask Valentin to help him do with Claire?
(a) Have her run away with him.
(b) Have her stop writing so many letters to him each day.
(c) Have her forget her promise to her mother.
(d) Have her think well of him.

3. Why does Claire claim she is agreeing to see Newman in Chapter IX?
(a) She is deeply in love with him.
(b) She likes to bully him around.
(c) She wants to make her mom angry.
(d) She promised her brother she would.

4. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?
(a) Everything he can to keep them apart.
(b) Convince the newspapers to stop following him around so much.
(c) Plead his case to Claire.
(d) Help him learn French faster.

5. How much is the final price of Noemie's painting when it is delivered?
(a) 300,000 francs.
(b) 3,000 francs.
(c) 30,000 francs.
(d) 3,000,000 francs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newman ask Valentin to do while they are at the opera?

2. Why was Claire unable to inherit her husband's money?

3. How does Valentin respond to Newman's observation that Valentin does nothing but enjoy his leisure?

4. While visiting Newman, what does Valentin confess to Newman that he is considering doing?

5. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?

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