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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?
(a) He is a criminal.
(b) He has no connections.
(c) She is getting too old to be desirable.
(d) He has no money for a dowry.

3. During the dinner in Chapter XII, what does Urbain talk about quite a bit?
(a) Fine art.
(b) Bull fighting.
(c) America.
(d) Ballet.

4. What is Babcock's first name?
(a) Brian.
(b) Bennington.
(c) Brock.
(d) Benjamin.

5. What is Newman's first impression of Claire's mother?
(a) She has some disease of some kind.
(b) She is clearly suffering from mental illness.
(c) She is very concerned with being proper.
(d) She is much nicer than everyone says.

6. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?
(a) One year.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) One day.

7. What makes Newman uncomfortable during a dinner in Chapter XII with the Bellegardes?
(a) The food is not very good.
(b) No one seems to be talking at all.
(c) The fact that he is the only guest.
(d) He isn't sure how to eat what is being served.

8. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?
(a) The ghosts of her past.
(b) A priest who is obsessed with her.
(c) A reporter who knows secrets about her.
(d) Her mother and one of her brothers.

9. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He is thinking of staying in Rome.
(b) He longs to return to America.
(c) He misses Claire.
(d) He is in love with her.

10. What specific piece of information does Newman give Claire's mother the first time they are alone together?
(a) How much money he has made.
(b) He received a large inheritance.
(c) He is a descendant of English nobility.
(d) He has no money whatsoever.

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

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

13. What does Claire say in response to Newman's first confession to her that he feels very deeply for her?
(a) She has aleady decided not to remarry.
(b) She also feels very deeply for him.
(c) He will never be rich enough for her.
(d) She is not interested.

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

15. Babcock is from __________.
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Claire unable to inherit her husband's money?

2. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?

3. Where does Newman first see Noemie?

4. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?

5. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?

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