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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Charles' mistress from?
(a) Japan.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) China.

2. How does Edmund say the netsuke were different from most other art pieces?
(a) They could only be viewed under a microscope.
(b) They were unbreakable.
(c) The were made to be touched.
(d) Very little time was spent making them.

3. What was the name of the area in Paris the Ephrussi family moved to?
(a) Le Eastend.
(b) Le Westend.
(c) Le Novo.
(d) Le Fink.

4. What was Charles' nickname?
(a) Fox Trotter.
(b) Waltzing Boy.
(c) Dancing Dave.
(d) Cheeky Charlie.

5. What is a vitrine?
(a) A glass cabinet.
(b) A netsuke polish.
(c) A pair of tweezers.
(d) An alcoholic drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of publication was the gazette?

2. In which city did Jules become a successful business man?

3. What were the golden serving dishes shaped like?

4. Who does the author think Charles may have bought the netsukes to please?

5. What is the title of Chapter 4?

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