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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Gloriani?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A singer.
(d) A sculptor.

2. What does Bilham tell Strether about Chad's relationship with Madame de Vionnet in Book 6?
(a) It must be kept secret from Mrs. Newsome.
(b) It is hopeless.
(c) It is a match made in heaven.
(d) It cannot be vulgar.

3. Where does Strether go walking in Paris?
(a) The Rue Mabeuf.
(b) The Champs Élysées.
(c) The Rue Morgue.
(d) The Luxembourg Gardens.

4. How long before Strether went to look for Chad did Chad leave?
(a) 1 year ago.
(b) 2 hours ago.
(c) About 1 month ago.
(d) 15 minutes ago.

5. What does Chad say concerning Madame de Vionnet?
(a) He owes her so much.
(b) He thinks she is too old.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He is interested in her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Strether refer to Chad in Book 5?

2. What is Madame de Vionnet wearing when Strether meets her?

3. To whom is Sarah Newsome married?

4. How does Strether describe Chad's apartment?

5. On what street is Chad's building?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the garden party to which Chad invites Strether in Book 5?

2. In what part of the city is Miss Gostrey's apartment?

3. To whom does Chad introduce Strether at the party in Book 5?

4. How did Strether's son die?

5. What is Jeanne wearing when Strether first meets her?

6. To what does Miss Barrace compare Waymarsh when she first meets him?

7. What physical change does Strether notice in Chad?

8. How does Strether learn Miss Gostrey's name?

9. Before meeting Jeanne and Madame de Vionnet, what nationality does Strether suppose they are?

10. Why does Chad's mother want him to return to America?

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