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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. What does the lusty Jory like about Mahoudeau's sculpture of the Grape Picker?
(a) her feet and hands.
(b) the life-like look of her face.
(c) the amount of clay used in the mold.
(d) her ample bosom and thick thighs.

2. What does Christine do just before the deadline to enter a painting at the Salon?
(a) she removes her clothes and poses nude for Claude.
(b) she poses in a wet sheet for Claude.
(c) she urges him to use Irma as a model.
(d) she buys him a new set of paints.

3. What makes Claude and Sandoz become exasperated with stupidity of the crowd?
(a) the pushing and shoving.
(b) their apparent lack of taste.
(c) the sound of laughter.
(d) people eating in the Salon.

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

5. Returning to Paris, what does Christine want to do?
(a) resign her position and stay with Claude.
(b) find a priest and get married.
(c) get Claude to paint fans for tourists.
(d) break off her relationship with Claude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chaîne working on while the others visit in Mahoudeau's studio?

2. Who is Mathilde Jabouille?

3. Which of Claude's friends do he and Christine see in the street?

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

5. Why were girls not allowed in their group of friends back in the village?

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