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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the occupation of Mahoudeau before he came to Paris?
(a) a stone cutter.
(b) a school teacher.
(c) a blacksmith.
(d) a grocer.

2. While Pierre and Dubuche are in the studio, what does Claude almost do?
(a) commit suicide.
(b) throw them out.
(c) destroy his painting.
(d) declare his painting finished.

3. What problem do Sandoz and Dubuche have with Claude's Open Air painting?
(a) the idea of nude women in the park.
(b) the drabness of the color.
(c) the fact that the man is only seen from the back.
(d) the clothed man with nude women.

4. How does the young woman want to sleep?
(a) in her wet clothes on the floor.
(b) in her wet clothes sitting up in a chair.
(c) in the bed with Claude.
(d) sitting up wrapped in a blanket.

5. Why were girls not allowed in their group of friends back in the village?
(a) because they slept on the ground overnight.
(b) because of their dislike of girls.
(c) because they were in an all boys school.
(d) because of their shyness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sandoz usually have with him when he goes out?

2. What do Sandoz and Dubuche see in Claude's studio that captures their attention?

3. How does Claude often see himself artistically?

4. Who is the former shepherd from near Plassans whose patron sent him to Paris?

5. What is Claude thinking about as he walks home late at night?

(see the answer key)

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