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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has come to the Salon with Ganière?
(a) Mathilde.
(b) Fagerolles.
(c) Irma Bécot.
(d) Christine.

3. What style of art is preferred by the École des Beaux-Arts?
(a) Romanticism.
(b) Expressionism.
(c) Impressionism.
(d) Cubism.

4. Why is Christine able to come to Paris from Passy?
(a) she carries the mail for her employer.
(b) her employer gives her time off.
(c) she has no contract with her employer.
(d) she slips out after her employer goes to bed.

5. Besides Jory, who else is vying for the attention of Mathilde?
(a) Chaîne and Mahoudeau.
(b) Ganière and Dubuche.
(c) Pierre and Dubuche.
(d) Bongrand and Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the ugly family walking along with Dubuche?

3. Who is the former shepherd from near Plassans whose patron sent him to Paris?

4. As the novel opens, what is the condition of the weather?

5. What does Sandoz usually have with him when he goes out?

(see the answer key)

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