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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry sum up his idea of le bel aujourd'hui?
(a) No memories, no suffering, no interruptions
(b) No sorrows, no regrets, no past, no future
(c) Sunshine and lilacs all year long
(d) Sitting down to a good meal daily

2. Why is Serge happy to meet Henry?
(a) He wants to meet Germaine.
(b) He has read Henry's articles.
(c) He needs a guide around Paris.
(d) He wants an English teacher.

3. What does Carl say makes him want to go to Arizona?
(a) It is a place where they look you square in the eye.
(b) It is a good place for his allergies.
(c) It is a place where there is lots of space.
(d) It is a place where he can find quiet to write.

4. Why does Boris not introduce Henry to the American woman who comes to see the apartment?
(a) Because he fears Henry will say the wrong thing
(b) Because she is beautiful
(c) Because he hates Henry
(d) Because Henry needs a bath

5. What surrounds Henry on his walk on the Rue de Buci?
(a) Police looking at him suspiciously
(b) Sidewalk food venders
(c) Hotels and food
(d) Beggars asking for food

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry resist taking from the Cronstadt baby?

2. How does Henry slightly disagree with Papini?

3. What is Henry thinking about as he walks along the Champs-Elysee?

4. What price is extracted from Henry for his meals at the Cronstadts?

5. What is Henry's metaphor for his artistic suffering?

(see the answer key)

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