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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26, 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following painters did Charles correspond with?
(a) Manet.
(b) Hopper.
(c) Van Gogh.
(d) Whistler.

2. Which country do the Ephrussi go to for their long month away?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Britain.
(d) USA.

3. What country does the author say was like a box of sweets?
(a) Poland.
(b) Japan.
(c) Britain.
(d) Russia.

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

5. What was considered a Jewish sin?
(a) Marrying a gentile.
(b) Living in a Ghetto.
(c) Making money from money.
(d) Reading the New Testament.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city did Viktor live?

2. In which city does Hotel Ephrussi have its counterpart?

3. What kind of background did Wessell say a person should have to understand history better?

4. In which city does Edmund live?

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

(see the answer key)

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