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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI and XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Valentin tell Newman he wants to come visit him?
(a) Urbain.
(b) His mother.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Claire.

2. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?
(a) Her great beauty.
(b) How much she reminds him of her mother.
(c) Her bad behavior.
(d) Her desire to work all the time.

3. What does Newman notice about Noemie when he comes to visit her with Valentin?
(a) She has gained a bit of weight.
(b) She has become incredibly thin.
(c) She is more talented than other painters.
(d) She is only pretending to work.

4. How long has Mrs. Bread known Claire's mother?
(a) 24 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 14 years.

5. Why do doctors refuse to let Newman see Valentin for a while?
(a) They claim Newman excites him.
(b) They aren't sure what their relationship is.
(c) They are worried Newman might give him his cold.
(d) They have strict orders from the Bellegarde family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nioche describes his former wife as _____________.

2. Why can't Noemie's father help her get married?

3. What promise did Claire make to her family in order to make peace with everyone?

4. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?

5. What does Claire threaten to do if Newman brings up the topic of marriage again?

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