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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Jory stirred up the Paris art scene?
(a) by promoting Italian art.
(b) by attacking the Studio.
(c) by praising the sidewalk artists.
(d) by praising one of Claude's paintings.

2. What is Bongrand's lament about art dealers?
(a) that art is fought over by bank notes.
(b) that artists have no chance to improve.
(c) that artists get no credit for their work.
(d) that art has become important to the rich.

3. Now that Sandoz is married, what role does his wife, Henriette, play in the household?
(a) she stays in the kitchen cooking the different dishes.
(b) she stays upstairs with Sandoz's mother.
(c) she supervises the dinners and takes care of Sandoz mother.
(d) she sits quietly and says nothing during the meetings.

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

5. Why does Claude suggest that Christine stay with Mme. Vandaze?
(a) she is old and may leave an inheritance for Christine.
(b) she is old and it is not right to leave her.
(c) she is old and may start needing her more.
(d) she is old and may not need Christine long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What self imposed time limit has Claude put on finishing his painting called Open Air?

2. To whom does Christine turn to help get Claude out of his depression?

3. Where does Claude want to exhibit his painting?

4. What are the Salon committee's reactions to Claude's Dead Child painting?

5. How has Claude's past prepared him for living in the country?

(see the answer key)

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