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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 was Samuel Pozzi's grandfather?
(a) Dominique.
(b) Edouard.
(c) Henry.
(d) Georges.

2. Pushkin was killed in a duel with whom in 1837?
(a) Alexandre Laboulbene.
(b) Georges-Charles de Heeckeren.
(c) Edward Vizetelly.
(d) Edmond de Polignac.

3. What was the name of Samuel Pozzi's mother?
(a) Ines Escot-Meslon.
(b) Sarah Bernhardt.
(c) Emma Fischoff.
(d) Marie Colombier.

4. When did Flaubert die?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1880.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1900.

5. How old was Catherine Pozzi in December of 1903?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 26.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the author first see in person the painting that inspired this book?

2. When did Leconte de Lisle die?

3. When was Jean Pozzi born?

4. How old was Polignac when he traveled to London in 1885?

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

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