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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. Which of Charles' engravings does Edmund wonder if visitors to his house saw?
(a) The lit de parade
(b) The uno la.
(c) The English Patient.
(d) The Nuovo Rebeccani.

2. Which Proust character was Charles said to be the model for?
(a) Alex.
(b) Janus.
(c) Potter.
(d) Swann.

3. What does the author call an art?
(a) House sitting.
(b) Star gazing.
(c) House watching.
(d) Autograph hunting.

4. Who does the Princess regard to be her Mahout?
(a) Henri.
(b) Jacques.
(c) Charles.
(d) Bonaparte.

5. What was Charles' nickname?
(a) Dancing Dave.
(b) Waltzing Boy.
(c) Fox Trotter.
(d) Cheeky Charlie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Charles' brothers was a playboy?

2. What were the golden serving dishes shaped like?

3. What country does the author say was like a box of sweets?

4. What is the title of Chapter 3?

5. Who does the author think Charles may have bought the netsukes to please?

(see the answer key)

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