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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. About what element of Yale's life is his father said to be proud?
(a) Yale's affiliation with the Art Institute.
(b) Yale's status as a literary critic.
(c) Yale's affiliation with the Briggs Gallery.
(d) Yale's status as a museum curator.

2. Once Arnaud gives Fiona access to Claire, her first impulse is to call which character?
(a) Damian.
(b) Yale.
(c) Richard.
(d) Cecily.

3. The sight of what object alerts Fiona to the fact that she has located Richard's studio?
(a) Serge's bicycle.
(b) Richard's moped.
(c) Serge's motorbike.
(d) Richard's car.

4. "Soft-more" (257) is Claire's nickname for a piece of furniture of what type?
(a) A chaise lounge.
(b) A loveseat.
(c) A settee.
(d) A couch.

5. When Fiona continually checks her email and phone while out with Jake and the rest, she is looking for any communication from whom?
(a) Cecily.
(b) Arnaud.
(c) Yale.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard suggests that Fiona track down which of her family members while she is in Paris?

2. When Jake, Richard, Serge, and Fiona arrive in Vincennes, what method have they used to get there?

3. Who decides to take care of Julian during Julian's illness?

4. What piece of information does Claire refuse to provide to Fiona?

5. Who makes the appointment for Yale to meet with Dr. Cheng?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is waiting for Yale when he returns home from a business trip and who is also home, but does not reveal himself?

2. How does Fiona injure her hand during her conversation with Jake?

3. What conclusion does Yale draw about the bad news he hears from Teresa?

4. What information does Fiona tell Jake about the friendship between Julian and Nico?

5. Describe the symbolism of Roscoe.

6. At what age had Claire started to help Fiona in the furniture store and what tasks had she performed?

7. How does Fiona describe the setting in which Nico had died?

8. What subject is Fiona talking about when she unknowingly injures herself?

9. What "double good news" (231) does Arnaud reveal to Fiona at Richard's house in Paris?

10. What advice does Cecily give to Fiona about Fiona's meeting with Claire?

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