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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. Who coordinates delivery of Noemie's first painting to Newman?
(a) Her father.
(b) A museum curator.
(c) Her publicity person.
(d) The museum librarian.

2. How does Claire react to Newman's first visit when he comes to see her?
(a) She agrees to meet him in secret later.
(b) She agrees to meet him at a market later that afternoon.
(c) She invites him back.
(d) She tells her brother to never bring anyone to the house again.

3. What reason does Mrs. Tristam give Newman about why Claire will never act against her mother or brother?
(a) The family is abusive to her.
(b) It was Claire's father's dying wish that she always obey.
(c) The importance of family.
(d) Claire is too timid.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?

2. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?

3. Why does Valentin claim to be horrified at the idea of Newman wanting to marry Claire?

4. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?

5. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Newman allow Tristam to choose a new apartment for him?

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

3. How does Nioche find a solution for the lack of dowry money he has for his daughter?

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

5. Why does Nioche offer to teach Newman French for free?

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

7. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

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

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

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

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