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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the former shepherd from near Plassans whose patron sent him to Paris?
(a) Chaîne.
(b) Dubuche.
(c) Mahoudeau.
(d) Malgras.

2. What is Claude thinking about as he walks home late at night?
(a) a woman he met walking in the rain.
(b) how he is going to pay his rent.
(c) his unfinished canvas in his studio.
(d) his friends he hasn't seen lately.

3. How is Claude received at Duquersonnièr's studio?
(a) with antagonism from the architecture students.
(b) by being ignored because they are all busy.
(c) with joy and lots of pats on the back.
(d) by being thrown out of the studio.

4. What self imposed time limit has Claude put on finishing his painting called Open Air?
(a) six months.
(b) six weeks.
(c) nine months.
(d) one year.

5. Why does Christine resist sightseeing in Paris with Claude?
(a) she worries he will take her to a hotel.
(b) she worries she will lose track of time.
(c) she worries she might run into her employer.
(d) she still worries about being out with a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of art is preferred by the École des Beaux-Arts?

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

3. Because it is Thursday, what event will take place in the evening?

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

5. Why is Christine able to come to Paris from Passy?

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