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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What topic comes up during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) How much everyone hates the queen.
(b) A plague that is taking over the city.
(c) Newman's business ventures.
(d) Newman's home in San Francisco.

2. What relationship did Tristam and Newman have prior to meeting again in the story?
(a) The were colleagues.
(b) They were lovers.
(c) They were teammates.
(d) They were roommates.

3. During his travels, what does Newman admit in a letter to Mrs. Tristam?
(a) He longs to return to America.
(b) He misses Claire.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He is thinking of staying in Rome.

4. How does Newman come to view Tristam after a while?
(a) As his long-lost brother.
(b) As someone in need of medical help for his drinking.
(c) As a bit of a snob.
(d) As one of the kindest people he knows.

5. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?
(a) The Occidental Club.
(b) The Harvard Club.
(c) The Yale Club.
(d) The Woostser Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?

2. Where does Tristam suggest he and Newman go instead of hanging out in the Louvre?

3. How does Claire feel about marriage?

4. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

5. What does Newman use, when the novel opens, as a guide for the Louvre?

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