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

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

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

4. What does Newman ask Valentin to help him do with Claire?
(a) Have her forget her promise to her mother.
(b) Have her think well of him.
(c) Have her stop writing so many letters to him each day.
(d) Have her run away with him.

5. Whom does Newman allow to choose a new apartment for him?
(a) Claire.
(b) Noemie.
(c) Mrs. Tristam.
(d) Tristam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Urbain?

2. What specific piece of information does Newman give Claire's mother the first time they are alone together?

3. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?

4. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?

5. What does Newman notice about Noemie when he comes to visit her with Valentin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What actions did Valentin's family take out of fear that he would ruin the family's good name?

2. What does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman Claire's family wants for her?

3. While he is confessing his affections for her for the first time, what does Newman ask Claire to do in regard to her decision about him?

4. What impression does Newman get from Urbain during his dinner at the Bellegardes in Chapter XII?

5. At the end of Chapter V, what amusing point does Newman make about other people's comments on his moral standards?

6. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

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

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

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

10. After Newman pays several visits to Claire, what does he come to enjoy about her?

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