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

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

4. Why does Nioche seek out Newman when he returns to Paris?
(a) He believes he found the perfect husband for Noemie.
(b) He wants to keep giving him French lessons.
(c) He wants to sell more of Noemie's paintings.
(d) He is afraid someone is trying to kill him.

5. How does Valentin respond to Newman's observation that Valentin does nothing but enjoy his leisure?
(a) He is really, really mad.
(b) He breaks down crying.
(c) He agrees with him.
(d) He claims Newman is a genius.

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

7. What does Newman think Claire's family should have to do when it comes to proving Newman's nobility?
(a) Prove that he is "not" noble.
(b) Make it clear that he's very rich, if not noble.
(c) Take Newman's word for it.
(d) Ignore the aspect of nobility.

8. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?
(a) Just a no-name place.
(b) The Grand Hotel.
(c) The Ritz.
(d) The Hyatt.

9. Why does Claire claim she is agreeing to see Newman in Chapter IX?
(a) She likes to bully him around.
(b) She wants to make her mom angry.
(c) She is deeply in love with him.
(d) She promised her brother she would.

10. What is Newman's full name?
(a) Christopher Newman.
(b) The reader never finds out.
(c) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith.
(d) Jackson Christopher Newman Smith III.

11. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
(a) Give lavish parties.
(b) Be submissive.
(c) Marry again.
(d) Be snobbish.

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

13. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?
(a) His wishes about her future husband's profession.
(b) His daughter's own preferences and desires.
(c) His daughter's innocence.
(d) His wife's wishes about her future husband's family.

14. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?
(a) He overlooks the gossip.
(b) He knows it's true.
(c) He is deeply hurt.
(d) He finds it ridiculous.

15. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?
(a) Hanging out and talking to Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Watching the women paint in the Louvre.
(c) Feeding pigeons in the park.
(d) Spending time alone.