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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. What makes Mrs. Bread decide to tell what he knows about how Claire's father died?
(a) Newman's own mournful face.
(b) The guilt she's carried for many years.
(c) Claire's pleas.
(d) The fact that her doing so was Valentin's dying wish.

2. Who tells Newman that Valentin will not survive his wounds?
(a) A friend of Valentin.
(b) No one; Newman can see it for himself.
(c) A doctor.
(d) Someone in a dream.

3. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) One year.
(d) One week.

4. What does Noemie think the duel will do?
(a) Show how silly such things are.
(b) Increase her importance.
(c) Prove that Claire really isn't worth fighting over.
(d) Prove that Newman isn't as honorable as he acts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do doctors refuse to let Newman see Valentin for a while?

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

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

4. While visiting Newman, what does Valentin confess to Newman that he is considering doing?

5. What makes Newman uncomfortable during a dinner in Chapter XII with the Bellegardes?

(see the answer key)

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