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

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

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

4. What works are shown in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) those from unknown artists.
(b) those too good to go in the regular Salon.
(c) those eligible for special prizes.
(d) those refused for the regular Salon showing.

5. What did the boys indulge themselves in during their youth?
(a) planning how to run away from their village.
(b) playing pranks on the girls in their school.
(c) discussing philosophy with their teacher.
(d) long nature hikes and swimming naked in the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claude react to Jory's comments about his painting?

2. When was the beginnings of the Bohemian lifestyle of Claude and Pierre?

3. Why does Claude suggest that Christine stay with Mme. Vandaze?

4. What causes Claude and Pierre to nudge each other in front of the Herbal Shop?

5. How has Claude's past prepared him for living in the country?

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