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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. Why does Valentin claim to be horrified at the idea of Newman wanting to marry Claire?
(a) He thinks Claire is too wicked for Newman.
(b) He views Claire as his little sister.
(c) Newman doesn't have a title.
(d) He knows Newman has dark secrets.

2. Who is Newman's least favorite person of the Bellegarde family?
(a) Madame de Bellegarde.
(b) Urbain.
(c) Valentin.
(d) Claire.

3. Who is Valentin?
(a) A house servant who is in love with Claire.
(b) A cousin of Claire's.
(c) One of Claire's brothers.
(d) A friend of Claire's.

4. With whom does Valentin commit himself to a duel?
(a) Noemie's friend from the opera.
(b) Newman.
(c) Urbain.
(d) Tristam.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific piece of information does Newman give Claire's mother the first time they are alone together?

2. What does Claire say in response to Newman's first confession to her that he feels very deeply for her?

3. Who tells Newman during the opera that she is terribly bored with her husband?

4. In Chapter XIII, what does Newman claim his feelings for Claire are?

5. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

(see the answer key)

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