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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52-54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Madame Blanche live?
(a) Japan.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Nimes.

2. What happens to Joncour's neighbor in the end?
(a) His daughters take care of him until he dies.
(b) His wife and daughters leave him and he dies.
(c) His wife puts him away in a hospital for the insane.
(d) He moves in with Helene and Joncour.

3. What is the Englishman, who sits next to Helene at the event, wearing in his lapel?
(a) A diamond watch.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) Little blue flowers.

4. How does Joncour view life?
(a) He likes to observe life, but not participate.
(b) He likes to participate in life fully.
(c) He likes to cook on the weekends.
(d) He likes to sit and read to his wife.

5. What does Joncour enjoy in life?
(a) His paintings.
(b) His garden.
(c) His possessions.
(d) His villa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joncour do in the house he buys?

2. How long does Joncour stay at the village of Hara Kei on the fourth trip, surveying the damage?

3. What activities do Helene and Joncour do while staying at the villa?

4. What are the rumors about Joncour when he returns from Japan the fourth time?

5. Who builds Joncour's park?

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