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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Claire feel about marriage?
(a) She thinks it is oppressive to women and won't do it on principle.
(b) She has vowed never to remarry.
(c) She thinks people should be able to have more than one spouse.
(d) She is eager to do so.

3. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) Kind.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Good.

4. What does Newman notice about Noemie when he comes to visit her with Valentin?
(a) She is only pretending to work.
(b) She has become incredibly thin.
(c) She has gained a bit of weight.
(d) She is more talented than other painters.

5. When was "The American" originally published in book form?
(a) 1977.
(b) 2007.
(c) 1877.
(d) 1777.

6. Where is Newman from?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Thailand.
(c) America.
(d) England.

7. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(b) Her bad behavior.
(c) Her desire to work all the time.
(d) Her great beauty.

8. What does everyone drink during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

9. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?
(a) 2,000,000 francs.
(b) 2,000 francs.
(c) 200,000 francs.
(d) 20,000 francs.

10. What does Noemie do for a living?
(a) Paints landscapes from famous parts of Europe.
(b) Paints portraits of people she sees on the streets.
(c) Paints replicas of paintings in the Louvre.
(d) Paints scenes from famous events in history.

11. What does Mrs. Tristam accuse Newman of when he confesses that he has never been in love?
(a) He is in love now.
(b) He is a barbarian.
(c) He is lying to her.
(d) He is very lucky.

12. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?
(a) He was too poor to support a wife.
(b) He was worried people would be after his money.
(c) He didn't trust women.
(d) He didn't want to make a mistake in the matter.

13. What does Urbain tell Newman the family still needs to come to terms with?
(a) The fact that Newman is not good at French.
(b) The fact that Newman is so much older than Claire.
(c) The fact that Newman is from Brazil.
(d) The fact that Newman is a businessman.

14. How does Newman come to view Tristam after a while?
(a) As one of the kindest people he knows.
(b) As someone in need of medical help for his drinking.
(c) As his long-lost brother.
(d) As a bit of a snob.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?

2. When Valentin is talking with Newman in his new apartment, what job does Valentin currently have?

3. Who informs Newman that Noemie has left her father's home?

4. When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do?

5. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?

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