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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 do Sandoz and Dubuche see in Claude's studio that captures their attention?
(a) Claude's sketches of Christine.
(b) left over croissants from his breakfast.
(c) a letter from the Salon committee.
(d) small paintings of the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

2. Why does Claude go into one of his rages after Christine leaves?
(a) because he cannot find anything she had put away.
(b) because he lost the early morning light to paint by.
(c) because of the effect she had on him.
(d) because he had not taken advantage of her.

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

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

5. As the novel opens, what is the condition of the weather?
(a) a dust storm.
(b) a rainstorm.
(c) a clear, starry night.
(d) a snow storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young woman think about the art she sees in the studio?

2. What does Christine fear if Claude escorts her to the station?

3. Who is the friend now enrolled at the Beaux-Arts?

4. How does Zola paint Claude Lantier's angst?

5. How is Claude received at Duquersonnièr's studio?

(see the answer key)

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