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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. Who visits Claude while Christine is hiding behind the screen?
(a) Sandoz and Dubuche.
(b) Jory and Irma.
(c) Mahoudeau and Mathilde.
(d) Chaîne and Pierre.

2. What does Claude recognize about the group that still comes together for the Thursday night soirees?
(a) that it has more power than before.
(b) that everyone is a success except him.
(c) that they are really helping each other now.
(d) that it is deteriorating, except for Sandoz.

3. 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 Irma.
(c) now he worries that he has no money.
(d) now he worries that they will run into her employer.

4. Why is Christine able to come to Paris from Passy?
(a) she has no contract with her employer.
(b) her employer gives her time off.
(c) she slips out after her employer goes to bed.
(d) she carries the mail for her employer.

5. How does Claude behave around Christine?
(a) he is awkward.
(b) he is comfortable.
(c) he is forward.
(d) he is agitated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Sandoz's novels are selling well, what is happening in literary circles?

2. Why does Claude think his painting of the dead Jacques may be accepted by the Salon committee?

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

4. Although Naudet can spot a good deal, how does Claude see him?

5. What is Jory's excuse for not writing about anyone in the group?

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