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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI and XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?
(a) As a victory.
(b) As a humiliating defeat.
(c) As a sign that he needs to make more money before trying again.
(d) As a sign that he should stop talking to her.

2. How is Newman informed that he has been accepted by the Bellegardes family as Claire's suitor?
(a) They never actually tell him this.
(b) He is never formally accepted.
(c) Very formally in the smoking room.
(d) Through a letter sent in secret.

3. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.
(a) An angel.
(b) His purgatory.
(c) A firecracker.
(d) A steady tree in a harsh wind.

4. What does Valentin think of his family's involvement in breaking up Claire and Newman's engagement?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is ashamed.
(c) He is grateful.
(d) He could care less.

5. How does Claire feel about the duel?
(a) She makes sure a reporter is there to record everything.
(b) She finds it funny.
(c) She is very nervous.
(d) She plans on bringing a picnic lunch to watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tristam know that Claire is back in town after Newman comes back to town?

2. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?

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

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

5. How does Newman describe Madame de Bellegarde to Mrs. Tristam?

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