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

2. Who does the author think Charles may have bought the netsukes to please?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Emily.
(c) Iggy.
(d) Louise.

3. What country did Charles decide to travel to shortly after arriving in Paris?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) Russia.

4. What was the main export out of Odessa?
(a) Grain.
(b) Salt.
(c) Iron.
(d) Sugar.

5. What can Charles not get rid of while in Parisian society?
(a) His British currency.
(b) His accent.
(c) His shyness.
(d) His nervous tick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the man that Charles brought his netsukes from?

2. What is the title of Chapter 7?

3. What does the staircase in the medical insurance office curl up like?

4. Where was Charles' mistress from?

5. Why did people say the Japanese created small artwork?

(see the answer key)

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