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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mahoudeau tell Claude there is little market for these days?
(a) large classic statues.
(b) garden sculpture.
(c) angels and saints.
(d) Grape Pickers.

2. Who now has a mansion near Claude's and Christine's cottage?
(a) Pierre Sandoz.
(b) Bongrand.
(c) Irma Bécot.
(d) the Margaillan family.

3. How has Jory stirred up the Paris art scene?
(a) by praising the sidewalk artists.
(b) by attacking the Studio.
(c) by promoting Italian art.
(d) by praising one of Claude's paintings.

4. What does Christine not want to discuss with Claude?
(a) their lovemaking.
(b) their not being married.
(c) the money she keeps hidden from him.
(d) the job she left to be with him.

5. What is Chaîne working on while the others visit in Mahoudeau's studio?
(a) a wood carving of a squirrel.
(b) cooking a pot of beans.
(c) a picture of the old stove in the studio.
(d) a portrait of Mathilde.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Claude often see himself artistically?

3. What convinces Claude he still has a vestige of romanticism in his veins?

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

5. How is Claude received at Duquersonnièr's studio?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the character of Claude develops in the novel, what appears to be his greatest fault?

2. What is it that frightens Christine about Claude?

3. After returning to Paris, what indicates that Claude is taking Christine for granted and no longer has a romantic love for her?

4. How does Zola show that the young woman is a proper young lady and not a trollop as Claude suspects?

5. What is the showdown between Christine and the nude woman in Claude's painting?

6. When Claude finally locates his painting, how does he once again feel rejected?

7. What is the physical evidence that Dubuche has already deserted to the enemy?

8. In what way do some of Claude's friends add to his personal insecurity?

9. How does Zola show the domestic side of Christine?

10. How is the neglect of Jacques symbolized?

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