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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Claude go for a cheap lunch?
(a) a hotdog stand.
(b) Pierre's house.
(c) a third rate wine-shop.
(d) the Fruit and Vegetable Shop.

2. What does Bongrand say is better than being at the top?
(a) the slide down the mountain.
(b) being at the beginning.
(c) the journey to the top.
(d) being in the middle.

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. Besides Jory, who else is vying for the attention of Mathilde?
(a) Chaîne and Mahoudeau.
(b) Pierre and Dubuche.
(c) Bongrand and Hugo.
(d) Ganière and Dubuche.

5. What does Christine not want to discuss with Claude?
(a) the job she left to be with him.
(b) their lovemaking.
(c) their not being married.
(d) the money she keeps hidden from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although frequently inspired by what he sees in the country, how does Claude react?

2. Returning to Paris, what does Christine want to do?

3. What do Claude and Christine visit after they find an old boat?

4. Why was Mahoudeau sent to Paris from Plassans?

5. What happens on the wedding night?

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