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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Christine begin to resent Jacques?
(a) being irritated with his demands.
(b) hating to part with the extra money for his upkeep.
(c) blaming him for the loss of her virgin body.
(d) wishing he would go away.

2. As the novel opens, what is the condition of the weather?
(a) a clear, starry night.
(b) a snow storm.
(c) a dust storm.
(d) a rainstorm.

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

4. Who is the ugly family walking along with Dubuche?
(a) the family of Mathilde.
(b) the family of Duquersonnièr.
(c) the family of Dubuche's landlord.
(d) the family of Margaillan, a self-made millionaire.

5. Why does Claude go into one of his rages after Christine leaves?
(a) because he cannot find anything she had put away.
(b) because he lost the early morning light to paint by.
(c) because he had not taken advantage of her.
(d) because of the effect she had on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pierre Sandoz doing for Claude?

2. What does the lusty Jory like about Mahoudeau's sculpture of the Grape Picker?

3. What is Jory's excuse for not writing about anyone in the group?

4. How does the young woman want to sleep?

5. Who is the art dealer who has made a fortune out of buying pieces and manipulating their prices?

(see the answer key)

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