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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIX and XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Valentin suspect his father died?
(a) By foul play.
(b) By accident.
(c) By suicide.
(d) By natural causes.

2. Which child did Claire's family think would ruin the family's good name?
(a) Newman.
(b) Robert.
(c) Valentin.
(d) Claire.

3. Why does Valentin claim to be horrified at the idea of Newman wanting to marry Claire?
(a) He views Claire as his little sister.
(b) He knows Newman has dark secrets.
(c) Newman doesn't have a title.
(d) He thinks Claire is too wicked for Newman.

4. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?
(a) Help him learn French faster.
(b) Convince the newspapers to stop following him around so much.
(c) Everything he can to keep them apart.
(d) Plead his case to Claire.

5. What does Newman ask Valentin to help him do with Claire?
(a) Have her think well of him.
(b) Have her forget her promise to her mother.
(c) Have her stop writing so many letters to him each day.
(d) Have her run away with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the injured Valentin think of Claire's feelings on the broken engagement?

2. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?

3. What indicates to the wounded Valentin that something is wrong with Newman?

4. Where does Newman learn that Valentin will not survive his wounds?

5. How does Mrs. Bread feel about Claire?

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