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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Books 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Strether think about Sarah at the advent of her arrival in Paris?
(a) That she will help him understand how he stands with Mrs. Newsome.
(b) That he hopes she doesn't yell at him in public.
(c) That he hopes she doesn't find Paris too overwhelming.
(d) That she will love Paris.

2. What did Chad tell Strether in Book 7?
(a) That he needs a vacation.
(b) That he wants to sell the family business.
(c) That he will never return to America.
(d) That he was ready to return to America.

3. How does the author refer to Waymarsh in Book 7?
(a) The consummate friend.
(b) The corrupt lawyer.
(c) The perfect gentleman.
(d) The pilgrim from Milrose.

4. Where does Waymarsh take Sarah to dine in Book 9?
(a) Bistro du Midi.
(b) The Champs Élysées.
(c) The Olive Garden.
(d) Bignons.

5. What surprises Strether about the Pococks?
(a) They like to go out to eat a lot.
(b) They drink too much wine.
(c) They do not speak French.
(d) They do not seem to notice the changes in Chad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waymarsh aver that he knows nothing about in Book 10?

2. What does Strether eat with Chad in Book 5?

3. From which city in New York do the Pocock's sail?

4. What does Strether notice about Madame de Vionnet's accent?

5. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's relationship with Madame de Vionnet in Book 6?

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