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

2. What does Bongrand have to say about Fagerolles's painting?
(a) it is a shameless copy of Claude's work.
(b) it is fit only for a French postcard.
(c) it is little more than a photograph.
(d) it is pandering to the masses.

3. What does Christine fear if Claude escorts her to the station?
(a) that he will try to take advantage of her.
(b) looking like a country hick.
(c) that he will ask to see her again.
(d) being seen with a man early in the morning.

4. What gift does Christine send Claude just before his opening in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) a bouquet of white lilacs.
(b) a pie she baked.
(c) a book of poetry.
(d) a lock of her hair.

5. What convinces Claude he still has a vestige of romanticism in his veins?
(a) his interest in a quaint Paris street.
(b) his desire to paint for tourists.
(c) his love of romantic literature.
(d) his desire to see Christine again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pierre Sandoz's vocation?

2. After renewing his association with Sandoz, what is Claude incessantly talking about?

3. What does Claude think about the young woman standing on his doorstep at night?

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

5. What do Claude's friends in Paris think is the ideal life for an artist?

(see the answer key)

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