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

2. What indicates to the wounded Valentin that something is wrong with Newman?
(a) He overhears Newman talking to a messenger.
(b) He overhears Newman talking to a reporter.
(c) He catches Newman crying when he thinks no one is looking.
(d) Nothing in particular; he can just tell.

3. Who first meets Newman when he has come to speak with Claire's mother and brother, supposedly for the last time?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Mrs. Bread.
(c) Tristam.
(d) Noemie.

4. What are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?
(a) A beautiful window overlooking a lake.
(b) A very large mirror.
(c) A nice fireplace.
(d) A freaky statue of a dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valentin comment on when he comes to visit Newman in his new home?

2. Who does Valentin think knows what really happened with his father's death?

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

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

5. Who is Mrs. Bread?

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