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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the young woman think about the art she sees in the studio?
(a) she thinks it is violent.
(b) she thinks it is childish.
(c) she thinks it is romantic.
(d) she thinks it is beautiful.

2. Again under the spell of Paris, what does Claude do?
(a) makes sketches and plans work that never gets started.
(b) stays as far away from Jacques as possible.
(c) talks a lot about his current work.
(d) paints night and day on his new masterpiece.

3. What does the lusty Jory like about Mahoudeau's sculpture of the Grape Picker?
(a) her ample bosom and thick thighs.
(b) the life-like look of her face.
(c) the amount of clay used in the mold.
(d) her feet and hands.

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

5. When he submits the snow scene to the Beaux-Arts Salon, what happens?
(a) it is highly praised.
(b) it is disqualified because of its size.
(c) it is damaged and returned to him.
(d) it is rejected.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claude go to find Dubuche, the aspiring architect?

2. Although Bongrand now only paints what interests him, why can the Beaux-Arts not overlook him?

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

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

5. Who does Jory insist that Claude go with him to see?

(see the answer key)

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