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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the beginnings of the Bohemian lifestyle of Claude and Pierre?
(a) after they met Delacroix.
(b) during their school days.
(c) when they moved to Paris.
(d) after they were rejected by the École des Beaux-Arts.

2. How does Christine re-enter Claude's life?
(a) she commissions a painting.
(b) she asks him to pay her for modeling.
(c) she drops by with a thank you gift.
(d) they meet accidentally at the Louvre.

3. Who has come to the Salon with Ganière?
(a) Irma Bécot.
(b) Christine.
(c) Fagerolles.
(d) Mathilde.

4. What does Bongrand do before Claude sees his work hanging in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) he laughs in Claude's face.
(b) he gives Claude high praise.
(c) he takes Claude to tea.
(d) he withdraws his own painting.

5. Why was Mahoudeau sent to Paris from Plassans?
(a) he was courting the mayor's daughter.
(b) he lost a bet.
(c) he was to become an architect.
(d) he won a sculpture contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Claude finally break down and admit his hurt and disappointment?

2. How does Claude react to Jory's comments about his painting?

3. What is the condition of the clothes the young artists wear?

4. What was the occupation of Mahoudeau before he came to Paris?

5. How does Zola describe Irma Bécot?

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