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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: The Farragut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Charles Moulton amuse the invaders at his home in May of 1871?
(a) By faking a heart attack.
(b) By refusing to allow them to take his animals.
(c) By badly mispronouncing his French.
(d) By singing to the invaders.

2. How old was John Singer Sargent when he knew what he wanted to be?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Thirteen.

3. Why did Saint-Gaudens apply to create the Farragut memorial?
(a) For pride of country.
(b) For the money and the possible boost to his career.
(c) For Farragut.
(d) For his wife.

4. How did Saint-Gaudens meet White?
(a) While working on Trinity Church in Boston.
(b) While studying in Boston.
(c) At the Louvre in Paris.
(d) At the German Savings Bank.

5. What was the profession of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' father?
(a) Janitor.
(b) Shoe store owner.
(c) Architect.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What buildings were set on fire by unknown arsonists in Paris in the spring of 1871?

2. Who seized more than a hundred cannon and fortified themselves on the heights of Montmartre?

3. Who was Louis Saint-Gaudens?

4. What happened on February 22, 1847?

5. For whose release did Washburne fight for in April of 1871?

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