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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 long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?
(a) One day.
(b) One year.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

2. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?
(a) She has been engaged three times but never married.
(b) She is still married, but a divorce is inevitable.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She has never been engaged or married.

3. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?
(a) The Grand Hotel.
(b) Just a no-name place.
(c) The Hyatt.
(d) The Ritz.

4. Who does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman is persecuting Claire?
(a) A reporter who knows secrets about her.
(b) Her mother and one of her brothers.
(c) The ghosts of her past.
(d) A priest who is obsessed with her.

5. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) The Atlantic Monthly.
(c) Newsweek.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship did Tristam and Newman have prior to meeting again in the story?

2. What challenge does Mrs. Tristam give to Newman regarding Claire?

3. What does Newman think Claire's family should have to do when it comes to proving Newman's nobility?

4. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Noemie react to the paintings Newman wants her to paint for him?

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

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

5. What causes Claire to shift from threatening to banish Newman if he talked about marriage again to making him wait 6 months instead?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Newman not want to play poker with Tristam?

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