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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 does Claude think about the young woman standing on his doorstep at night?
(a) he thinks she is insane.
(b) he thinks she's a trollop.
(c) he thinks she is beautiful.
(d) he thinks she is looking for work.

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

3. How does Zola paint Claude Lantier's angst?
(a) by his obsession with time.
(b) by his partying when he should be working.
(c) by his desire to protect his paintings.
(d) by his mood swings over his painting.

4. Why does Claude take the young woman to his studio?
(a) he expects to hire her as a maid.
(b) he wants her to sleep with him.
(c) he wants to use her as a madel.
(d) he feels he cannot leave her outside in the storm.

5. What does Sandoz usually have with him when he goes out?
(a) a map of Paris.
(b) a book of poetry.
(c) a sack lunch.
(d) a box of paints.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Pierre and Dubuche are in the studio, what does Claude almost do?

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

4. What happens when the young woman wakes up?

5. What convinces Claude he still has a vestige of romanticism in his veins?

(see the answer key)

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