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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Waymarsh and Strether eat together in Book 2?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Baguettes.
(c) Pasta.
(d) Soup.

2. What does Miss Gostrey say is Strether's failure?
(a) The failure to speak French.
(b) The failure to save money.
(c) The failure to enjoy.
(d) The failure to watch his weight.

3. What does Waymarsh say to Strether in Book 3?
(a) "You only live once."
(b) "Give it a whirl."
(c) "You ain't so young, but you've kept your teeth."
(d) "Never count your chickens before they hatch."

4. What does Miss Gostrey say about Cannes?
(a) Decent men do not go there with decent women.
(b) It is the most beautiful part of France.
(c) It is a long journey.
(d) It is overpriced.

5. Where does Strether first go for refreshments in Paris?
(a) Cafe Riche.
(b) Le Select.
(c) Les Deux Magots.
(d) Le Procope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Barrace do after breakfast?

2. What does Miss Gostrey say about Chad having a nice house?

3. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?

4. Where do Miss Gostrey and Strether go for a walk?

5. What is Miss Gostrey's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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