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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. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?
(a) Tristam.
(b) A match-making service.
(c) No one; they end up meeting on their own anyway.
(d) Mrs. Tristam.

2. How does Newman think Noemie has come to be so wise in the ways of the world?
(a) By spending so much time in the orphanage.
(b) By having a hard life.
(c) By being born with a gift for reading people.
(d) By watching people in the museum.

3. How is Newman described in the opening chapter of "The American"?
(a) As being very dangerous looking.
(b) As having severe scars on his face and arms.
(c) As being extraordinarily short.
(d) As being attractive.

4. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?
(a) Neither of these answers are correct.
(b) To be not pretty.
(c) Both of these answers are correct.
(d) To be married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

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

3. What reason does Newman give for why he has never been married?

4. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?

5. Where does Tristam want Newman to go so they can play poker together?

(see the answer key)

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