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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition of the clothes the young artists wear?
(a) stuffily overdone.
(b) purely rustic country style clothing.
(c) formal attire even in the daytime.
(d) down at the heel boots and threadbare jackets.

2. Who is the former shepherd from near Plassans whose patron sent him to Paris?
(a) Malgras.
(b) Dubuche.
(c) Mahoudeau.
(d) Chaîne.

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

4. Why was Mahoudeau sent to Paris from Plassans?
(a) he was courting the mayor's daughter.
(b) he lost a bet.
(c) he won a sculpture contest.
(d) he was to become an architect.

5. How has Jory stirred up the Paris art scene?
(a) by promoting Italian art.
(b) by praising one of Claude's paintings.
(c) by praising the sidewalk artists.
(d) by attacking the Studio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the boys indulge themselves in during their youth?

2. What does she notice about Claude's Open Air painting?

3. Why does Irma become angry with Claude during a visit to his studio?

4. Where does Claude want to exhibit his painting?

5. What was the occupation of Mahoudeau before he came to Paris?

(see the answer key)

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