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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What publication does Charles write for?
(a) The Journal.
(b) The Times.
(c) The Gazette.
(d) The Guardian.

2. Why did people say the Japanese created small artwork?
(a) It is part of their tradition.
(b) They like to wear their artwork as necklaces.
(c) They are small people.
(d) They had to hide from the authorities.

3. What is a vitrine?
(a) A pair of tweezers.
(b) An alcoholic drink.
(c) A glass cabinet.
(d) A netsuke polish.

4. Where does the author say was the best place to buy Japanese art?
(a) Russia.
(b) USA.
(c) France.
(d) Japan.

5. Where was Charles' mistress from?
(a) Japan.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Proust character was Charles said to be the model for?

2. What was Charles' nickname?

3. What country did Charles decide to travel to shortly after arriving in Paris?

4. What is the title of Chapter 3?

5. What were the golden serving dishes shaped like?

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