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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Noemie's full name?
(a) Noemie Hancock.
(b) Senorita Noemie Garcia.
(c) Madame Noemie Noche.
(d) Mademoiselle Noemie Nioche.

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

4. While visiting Newman, what does Valentin confess to Newman that he is considering doing?
(a) Joining the military.
(b) Proposing to Noemie.
(c) Joining a monastery.
(d) Moving to America.

5. 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 very dangerous looking.
(d) As being extraordinarily short.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

2. Where do Noemie and Valentin first meet?

3. How does Newman come to view Tristam after a while?

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

5. How does Claire feel about marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why isn't Newman considered upstanding and noble in French culture?

2. According to Valentin, what attitude toward life does Claire have?

3. Why does Babcock decide to stop traveling with Newman?

4. What causes Claire to shift from threatening to banish Newman if he talked about marriage again to making him wait 6 months instead?

5. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?

6. What reaction does Newman have to the offer to tour Claire's home during his first visit?

7. As their friendship starts to form, what do Mrs. Tristam and Newman offer each other?

8. What does Valentin think about Noemie and her plans for the future when he first meets her?

9. What does Newman tell Tristam his reason is for being in Paris?

10. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?

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