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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Pierre and Dubuche are in the studio, what does Claude almost do?
(a) commit suicide.
(b) throw them out.
(c) declare his painting finished.
(d) destroy his painting.

2. What is Pierre Sandoz's vocation?
(a) he is a sculptor doing garden gnomes.
(b) he is a mathematician who loves art.
(c) he is a musician composing new music.
(d) he is a writer aspiring to sell his first novel.

3. After renewing his association with Sandoz, what is Claude incessantly talking about?
(a) going to study in Italy.
(b) the École des Beaux-Arts.
(c) people in Paris Christine has never known.
(d) how Mahoudeau and Chaîne killed off Jabouille.

4. What does Bongrand do before Claude sees his work hanging in the Salon des Refusés?
(a) he laughs in Claude's face.
(b) he withdraws his own painting.
(c) he takes Claude to tea.
(d) he gives Claude high praise.

5. How does Bongrand get rid of Naudet when he comes to buy one of his paintings?
(a) he lies that it is already sold.
(b) he charges twice what Naudet wants to pay.
(c) he pretends to be contageous.
(d) he says that the painting is not finished.

6. Who now has a mansion near Claude's and Christine's cottage?
(a) the Margaillan family.
(b) Pierre Sandoz.
(c) Irma Bécot.
(d) Bongrand.

7. Why does Claude suggest that Christine stay with Mme. Vandaze?
(a) she is old and it is not right to leave her.
(b) she is old and may not need Christine long.
(c) she is old and may start needing her more.
(d) she is old and may leave an inheritance for Christine.

8. What does Sandoz usually have with him when he goes out?
(a) a book of poetry.
(b) a map of Paris.
(c) a box of paints.
(d) a sack lunch.

9. How does Zola describe Irma Bécot?
(a) a young girl being eaten alive by the city of Paris.
(b) an important art critic of the day.
(c) a trollop with the makings of a future Parisian courtesan.
(d) a virginal beauty looking for a husband.

10. Why does Sandoz not visit Claude and Christine in the country after August?
(a) his mother becomes gravely ill.
(b) he is about to publish his first novel.
(c) he is tired of making the trip.
(d) he is getting married.

11. Where does Claude go to find Dubuche, the aspiring architect?
(a) Duquersonnièr's studio.
(b) Pierre Sandoz's house.
(c) the École des Beaux-Arts.
(d) the bistro where they often meet.

12. How do the young men of the Open Air movement see themselves?
(a) as conquerors of Paris.
(b) as successful artists.
(c) as misunderstood prophets.
(d) as lost in a wasteland.

13. What do Claude and Christine visit after they find an old boat?
(a) an artist colony nearby.
(b) small islands in the river.
(c) the farms on the other side of the river.
(d) several bridges in the area.

14. Who is the ugly family walking along with Dubuche?
(a) the family of Duquersonnièr.
(b) the family of Mathilde.
(c) the family of Dubuche's landlord.
(d) the family of Margaillan, a self-made millionaire.

15. Which of Claude's friends do he and Christine see in the street?
(a) Chaîne and Pierre.
(b) Mahoudeau and Mathilde.
(c) Irma and Jory.
(d) Sandoz and Dubuche.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claude often see himself artistically?

2. How does Claude think Irma has changed?

3. Where do Claude and Christine go on a short trip?

4. Realizing the people are laughing at his painting, what is Claude's reaction?

5. Why was Mahoudeau sent to Paris from Plassans?

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