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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In spite of opposition, how does Sandoz continue to write?
(a) honestly and exactly as he feels.
(b) using atrange and unexplained vocabulary.
(c) avoiding any controversial subject.
(d) copying the great literary masters.

2. Although Naudet can spot a good deal, how does Claude see him?
(a) as a leech in the world of art.
(b) as a man who is completely indifferent to good painting.
(c) as an opportunist who cares little about artists.
(d) as a brilliant critic of good art.

3. How is the Dead Child painting finally approved for hanging in the Salon?
(a) Bongrand demands it.
(b) it is approved by mistake.
(c) Fagerolles uses his "charity" vote.
(d) it is considered a real masterpiece at last.

4. What are the Salon committee's reactions to Claude's Dead Child painting?
(a) shock or amusement.
(b) positive or skeptical.
(c) excited or indifferent.
(d) disgust or pity.

5. What ironic switch in attitude occurs when Christine finally agrees to go in public with Claude?
(a) now he worries they will run into his friends.
(b) now he worries that they will run into her employer.
(c) now he worries that he has no money.
(d) now he worries that they will run into Irma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Claude while Christine is hiding behind the screen?

2. Why does Christine resist sightseeing in Paris with Claude?

3. What is it that Claude does not know while he waits to see if the Dead Child will be included in the Salon?

4. How does Bongrand get rid of Naudet when he comes to buy one of his paintings?

5. What does Christine do just before the deadline to enter a painting at the Salon?

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