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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 does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) Her great beauty.
(b) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(c) Her desire to work all the time.
(d) Her bad behavior.

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

3. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?
(a) Help him learn French faster.
(b) Plead his case to Claire.
(c) Everything he can to keep them apart.
(d) Convince the newspapers to stop following him around so much.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?

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

4. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?

5. Where does Newman unexpectedly run into Valentin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Valentin think Noemie's absence from her father's house symbolizes?

5. What happened that made Newman decide to leave business?

6. 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?

7. What are the women doing in the Louvre that Newman finds so interesting?

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

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

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

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