Tales of Henry James: The Texts of the Stories, the Author on His Craft, Background and Criticism Test | Final Test - Medium

Final Test

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 0 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does James say fiction must be, above all?
a) Moral.
b) Accurate.
c) True.
d) Sincere.

2. Who is Miss Vernham?
a) The Countess' niece.
b) Dr. Hugh's assistant.
c) Dr. Hugh's lover.
d) The Countess' paid companion.

3. What do the Monarchs insist on in respect to the main character?
a) He should paint their portraits for a low price.
b) They will be excellent models for him.
c) He should sell them all of his work.
d) He should help them present an illusion of wealth.

4. How does James describe May Bartram's physical appearance?
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