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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. What self imposed time limit has Claude put on finishing his painting called Open Air?
(a) six weeks.
(b) one year.
(c) nine months.
(d) six months.

2. What does Claude recognize about the group that still comes together for the Thursday night soirees?
(a) that it has more power than before.
(b) that it is deteriorating, except for Sandoz.
(c) that they are really helping each other now.
(d) that everyone is a success except him.

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

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

5. What does Bongrand do before Claude sees his work hanging in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) he laughs in Claude's face.
(b) he takes Claude to tea.
(c) he gives Claude high praise.
(d) he withdraws his own painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Claude, Pierre, and Jory find sitting at a table making sketches with drops of beer?

2. What does Claude seem to taunt Christine about from gossip he has heard?

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

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

5. What does Claude do the next morning as the young woman sleeps?

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