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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. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?
(a) As a victory.
(b) As a sign that he should stop talking to her.
(c) As a sign that he needs to make more money before trying again.
(d) As a humiliating defeat.

2. When was "The American" originally published in book form?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1777.
(c) 2007.
(d) 1877.

3. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He longs to return to America.
(b) He is thinking of staying in Rome.
(c) He misses Claire.
(d) He is in love with her.

4. How much does Noemie tell Newman her first painting wlll cost to purchase?
(a) 200,000 francs.
(b) 2,000 francs.
(c) 2,000,000 francs.
(d) 20,000 francs.

5. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?
(a) The Yale Club.
(b) The Harvard Club.
(c) The Woostser Club.
(d) The Occidental Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

2. Babcock is from __________.

3. What is Noemie's full name?

4. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?

5. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Mrs. Tristam respond when she learns that Newman has never been married?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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