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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 133 - 183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Winnaretta Singer's fortune come from?
(a) Sewing machines.
(b) Maple syrup.
(c) Oil.
(d) Flour.

2. At least how many duels took place in Paris between 1895 and 1905?
(a) 50.
(b) 250.
(c) 300.
(d) 150.

3. How much older was Dr. Adrien Proust than Dr. Pozzi?
(a) 3 yeas older.
(b) 12 years older.
(c) 15 years older.
(d) 6 years older.

4. During what years did Montesquiou share his life with Gabriel Yturri?
(a) 1875-1895.
(b) 1880-1890.
(c) 1865-1885.
(d) 1885-1905.

5. Who painted the grand fresco that was 4.40 meters wide and 2.75 meters high at the Broca?
(a) Edward Vizetelly.
(b) Georges Clairin.
(c) Walter de la Mare.
(d) Joris-Karl Huysmans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the model for Sargent's painting Madame X?

2. How is Edmond de Polignac posed in Le Cercle de la rue Royale?

3. When did Catherine Pozzi meet Paul Valery?

4. Who said "Art is killed by taste" (57)?

5. Who painted the 1898 portrait of Jean Lorrain that is featured in the book?

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