View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Newman think about the differences between himself and Claire's family?
(a) They are not his problem.
(b) They are too big to overcome.
(c) They will destroy his marriage in time.
(d) They can be worked through.

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

3. How does Tristam describe Claire to Newman?
(a) As lovely in every way possible.
(b) As snooty.
(c) As very rich but someone who isn't flashy.
(d) As wicked smart but not very wealthy.

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. What does Claire threaten to do if Newman brings up the topic of marriage again?
(a) Kick him.
(b) Call for her bodyguards.
(c) Tell her mother how inappropriate he is being.
(d) Make him leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Newman wait to pay a visit to Claire after he has spoken to Valentin about his intentions with her?

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

3. Why was Claire unable to inherit her husband's money?

4. Where does Newman first see Noemie?

5. At the end of Chapter VIII, what does Valentin agree to do for Newman?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Valentin, what attitude toward life does Claire have?

2. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?

3. Why does Babcock decide to stop traveling with Newman?

4. After Newman pays several visits to Claire, what does he come to enjoy about her?

5. What does Valentin think Noemie's absence from her father's house symbolizes?

6. What does Newman think will happen that will make him return to business?

7. What does Newman tell Tristam his reason is for being in Paris?

8. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?

9. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

10. How does Noemie react to the paintings Newman wants her to paint for him?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 776 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample