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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 Urbain tell Newman the family still needs to come to terms with?
(a) The fact that Newman is so much older than Claire.
(b) The fact that Newman is from Brazil.
(c) The fact that Newman is a businessman.
(d) The fact that Newman is not good at French.

2. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
(a) Be submissive.
(b) Be snobbish.
(c) Give lavish parties.
(d) Marry again.

3. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?
(a) He overlooks the gossip.
(b) He knows it's true.
(c) He finds it ridiculous.
(d) He is deeply hurt.

4. When Newman first meets Urbain, what is he preparing to do?
(a) Go out fox hunting.
(b) Host a dinner party.
(c) Go for a hike.
(d) Attend a ball.

5. What challenge does Mrs. Tristam give to Newman regarding Claire?
(a) To make her realize marriage should really only be between two people.
(b) To make her want to marry again.
(c) To help her get over her other fiances.
(d) To make her finally go through with her divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?

2. Who discourages the idea that Newman might like a tour of the house during his visit to see Claire?

3. Where is Newman from?

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

5. How does Valentin describe Claire to Newman?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Newman think will happen that will make him return to business?

4. What surprising event happens as Urbain and his wife are preparing to go to a ball?

5. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

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

7. Why does Noemie tell her father to offer to teach Newman French?

8. How does Claire's mother react when Newman tells her that he intends to marry Claire some day?

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

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

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