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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What breaks the solemn reverie of Sandoz and Bongrand at the cemetery?
(a) a parade passing by.
(b) the sound of a passing train.
(c) the lamenting of a funeral nearby.
(d) a sudden rainstorm.

2. Why does Claude think his painting of the dead Jacques may be accepted by the Salon committee?
(a) he submits it under an assumed name.
(b) this painting is more like the classics.
(c) Bongrand is now head of the committee.
(d) Fagerolles promises to get it accepted.

3. How does Christine began to feel about her relationship with Claude?
(a) that she has grown tired and ugly.
(b) that she is playing second fiddle to a painting.
(c) that she made a mistake falling in love with Claude.
(d) that she knows how to get him back.

4. What is the wedding ceremony for Claude and Christine like?
(a) elaborate and joyful.
(b) plain but meaningful.
(c) rushed and without emotion.
(d) quick and exciting.

5. Why does Claude do a smaller version of his large painting?
(a) to show Bongrand.
(b) to check his colors.
(c) to practice his new brush strokes.
(d) to submit to the Salon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sandoz stay away from Claude for a time?

2. When Christine opens the door of the bedroom, what is Claude doing?

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

4. What does Claude blame Christine for when his painting does not come out the way he wants?

5. How does Christine begin to resent Jacques?

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