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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Claude react to Jory's comments about his painting?
(a) he is confused.
(b) he is overjoyed.
(c) he is aghast.
(d) he is insulted.

3. Where does Claude go to find Dubuche, the aspiring architect?
(a) Duquersonnièr's studio.
(b) Pierre Sandoz's house.
(c) the École des Beaux-Arts.
(d) the bistro where they often meet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claude often see himself artistically?

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

3. What strange commission does Claude get from Malgras?

4. Who has come to the Salon with Ganière?

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

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