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

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

3. What makes Newman uncomfortable during a dinner in Chapter XII with the Bellegardes?
(a) He isn't sure how to eat what is being served.
(b) No one seems to be talking at all.
(c) The fact that he is the only guest.
(d) The food is not very good.

4. What is Newman on the verge of doing when he spots Tom Tristam?
(a) Leaving Paris.
(b) Catching the last train out of town.
(c) Buying another painting.
(d) Sitting down to eat.

5. How does Valentin react to Noemie the first time he sees her?
(a) He finds her to be boring.
(b) He is very taken with her.
(c) He thinks she is very pretty but not very smart.
(d) He thinks she is very smart but not very pretty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?

2. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?

3. What does Newman tell Claire he meant in his first proposal to her?

4. What does Newman promise Mrs. Bread if he marries Claire?

5. How does Madame de Bellegarde thank Mrs. Tristam for introducing Claire to Newman?

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