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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nioche ask Newman to respect in their quest to see Noemie married?
(a) His daughter's own preferences and desires.
(b) His wife's wishes about her future husband's family.
(c) His daughter's innocence.
(d) His wishes about her future husband's profession.

3. What does Mrs. Tristam accuse Newman of when he confesses that he has never been in love?
(a) He is in love now.
(b) He is a barbarian.
(c) He is very lucky.
(d) He is lying to her.

4. How does Claire feel about marriage?
(a) She is eager to do so.
(b) She thinks it is oppressive to women and won't do it on principle.
(c) She has vowed never to remarry.
(d) She thinks people should be able to have more than one spouse.

5. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?
(a) He was worried people would be after his money.
(b) He didn't trust women.
(c) He didn't want to make a mistake in the matter.
(d) He was too poor to support a wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Newman on the verge of doing when he spots Tom Tristam?

3. What relationship did Tristam and Newman have prior to meeting again in the story?

4. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?

5. What is Claire de Bellegarde's history of marriage?

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