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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Sandoz's novels are selling well, what is happening in literary circles?
(a) he is being praised as the new style novelist.
(b) his books are being burned.
(c) he is getting trounced by the critics.
(d) he is being taken off of library shelves.

2. What two agonies does Sandoz mention that Claude is all too familiar with?
(a) fame and poverty.
(b) torment and dispair.
(c) time and money.
(d) criticism and doubt.

3. Why is Christine able to come to Paris from Passy?
(a) her employer gives her time off.
(b) she has no contract with her employer.
(c) she carries the mail for her employer.
(d) she slips out after her employer goes to bed.

4. What ironic switch in attitude occurs when Christine finally agrees to go in public with Claude?
(a) now he worries that they will run into her employer.
(b) now he worries that they will run into Irma.
(c) now he worries they will run into his friends.
(d) now he worries that he has no money.

5. Who lives directly across from Fagerolles's small but well appointed mansion?
(a) Naudet.
(b) Bongrand.
(c) Pierre and Henriette.
(d) Irma Bécot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Claude does not know while he waits to see if the Dead Child will be included in the Salon?

2. How is the Dead Child painting finally approved for hanging in the Salon?

3. What does Claude recognize about the group that still comes together for the Thursday night soirees?

4. How does Christine re-enter Claude's life?

5. How does Claude behave around Christine?

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