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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX and X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much is the final price of Noemie's painting when it is delivered?
(a) 300,000 francs.
(b) 3,000 francs.
(c) 30,000 francs.
(d) 3,000,000 francs.

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

3. Who ends up joining Newman, Claire, and Valentin during Newman's first visit to see Claire?
(a) Mrs. Tristam.
(b) Valentin's wife.
(c) Newman's ex-wife.
(d) Noemie.

4. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?
(a) New York.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Madrid.
(d) St. Louis.

5. How does Mrs. Tristam think Claire's response to his marriage proposal should be interpreted?
(a) As a sign that he should stop talking to her.
(b) As a sign that he needs to make more money before trying again.
(c) As a victory.
(d) As a humiliating defeat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who officially introduces Newman and Claire to each other?

3. Why does Valentin claim to be horrified at the idea of Newman wanting to marry Claire?

4. What hotel is Newman staying in when he meets Tristam?

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

(see the answer key)

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