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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 87 - 133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the novel A Rebours?
(a) Emma Fischoff.
(b) Henry James.
(c) Alexandre Laboulbene.
(d) Joris-Karl Huysmans.

2. Who painted Arrangement in Black and Gold (1891-1892)?
(a) James Tissot.
(b) Marie Colombier.
(c) Edgar Degas.
(d) James Whistler.

3. When did Charles Meigs die?
(a) 1871.
(b) 1869.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1875.

4. When was the painting Madame X completed?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1884.

5. When were many Pozzis burned to death for their faith in the Protestant temple of Teglio?
(a) 1660.
(b) 1700.
(c) 1590.
(d) 1620.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Jules-Hippolyte Percher when he was killed?

2. With what famous actress did Dr. Pozzi have an ongoing affair and friendship?

3. What does the author say bad smells are in the narrative?

4. When did John Singer Sargent send Dr. Pozzi at Home to the Royal Academy in London?

5. Where is Dr. Pozzi's right hand in the painting by Sargent?

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