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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John Marcher realize he should have done?
(a) Moved in with May Bartram.
(b) Taken May Bartram for a mistress.
(c) Let May Bartram teach him about philanthropy.
(d) Fallen in love with May Bartram.

2. How does James characterize the neighborhood where the telegraph office is located?
(a) Upscale.
(b) Bustling.
(c) Lower-class.
(d) Dingy.

3. What does Dencombe find when he reads his new book?
(a) He cannot pay attention to it.
(b) He despairs.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is impressed.

4. How does the main character find out that Lady Bradeen's husband has discovered the affair with Captain Everard?
(a) By talking with another telegraph operator.
(b) By talking with Mrs. Jordan.
(c) By talking with Captain Everard.
(d) By chance.

5. What did the old superstition say about fiction?
(a) It is politically subversive.
(b) It is wicked.
(c) It undermines religion.
(d) It is a form of insanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Everard's relationship with Lady Bradeen?

2. What happens to Lady Bradeen's husband after he discovers his wife's affair?

3. In what location is 'The Middle Years' set?

4. With whom does the main character become infatuated?

5. What does Dencombe feel about his writing career?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does James address the formal rules prescribed for fiction?

2. What does Marcher realize when May Bartram dies?

3. What happens in the affair between Lady Bradeen and Captain Everard?

4. What is the telegraph operator's fiancée asking her to do?

5. Where do John Marcher and May Bartram meet in 'The Beast in the Jungle'?

6. Who is the main character of 'In the Cage,' and what is he dilemma?

7. How does James address the superstition that fiction is diabolical?

8. Who is Dr. Hugh?

9. What is the significance of the title?

10. What is the irony in the secret Marcher has been keeping all these years?

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