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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?
(a) A frame.
(b) An extra object in the painting.
(c) Drops of liquid gold to make it look fancier.
(d) A special coating.

2. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?
(a) As being attractive.
(b) As having severe scars on his face and arms.
(c) As being extraordinarily short.
(d) As being very dangerous looking.

3. Whom does Newman leave behind when he begins his formal tour of Europe?
(a) Only Claire.
(b) Only Noemie.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Only Nioche.

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

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

6. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?
(a) The Palais Royal.
(b) A nearby park.
(c) To a nearby cafe.
(d) Back to Madrid.

7. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?
(a) The Occidental Club.
(b) A pub.
(c) The Louvre.
(d) An open air market.

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

9. 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 thinks she is very smart but not very pretty.
(d) He finds her to be boring.

10. 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.

11. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Valentin.
(c) Newman.
(d) Claire.

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 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) Spending time alone.
(d) Feeding pigeons in the park.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is visiting with Newman in his new home, how does Valentin confess that he sees himself?

2. Who is Urbain?

3. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?

4. During the dinner in Chapter XII, what does Urbain talk about quite a bit?

5. Where is Newman from?

(see the answer keys)

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