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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Claude see who pretends he has not seen Claude's painting?
(a) Irma.
(b) Mahoudeau.
(c) Dubuche.
(d) Fagerolles.

2. Who is the ugly family walking along with Dubuche?
(a) the family of Mathilde.
(b) the family of Margaillan, a self-made millionaire.
(c) the family of Dubuche's landlord.
(d) the family of Duquersonnièr.

3. What gift does Christine send Claude just before his opening in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) a book of poetry.
(b) a pie she baked.
(c) a bouquet of white lilacs.
(d) a lock of her hair.

4. Why has the herbalist's shop seen better days?
(a) the owner ran away from the shop.
(b) the owner is dying of consumption.
(c) the owner is trying to sell the shop.
(d) the owner has lost interest in the shop.

5. How does Zola describe Irma Bécot?
(a) a young girl being eaten alive by the city of Paris.
(b) a trollop with the makings of a future Parisian courtesan.
(c) an important art critic of the day.
(d) a virginal beauty looking for a husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the paintings that repulse Christine in Claude's studio?

3. How has Jory stirred up the Paris art scene?

4. How long does Christine stay away after her first return visit to Claude's studio?

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

(see the answer key)

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