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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To whom does Winterbourne defend Daisy Miller's character?
2. What is Miss Churm's relationship with the main character?
3. Who is Jeffrey Aspern?
4. What is it that requires Mr. Oliver Offord to stay home?
5. What accessory does Julianne Bordereau wear in the publisher's presence?
Short Essay Questions
1. What prevents Mr. Oliver Offord's friends from hiring Brooksmith?
2. What is the first surprise we find out about Major and Mrs. Monarch?
3. How effective is the unnamed publisher at getting the Aspern papers?
4. What was 'Brooksmith' based on?
5. What is the significance of the illustrator's statement that he doesn't regret the experience of drawing the Monarchs?
6. What is unique about James' narrative perspective in 'Brooksmith'?
7. How does the publisher involve Miss Tita in his plot?
8. What is the narrator's interest in Brooksmith?
9. What is the setting of 'Daisy Miller,' and why is this significant?
10. What effect do the Monarchs have on the illustrator's art?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Henry James' feelings about the friendship and possible homosexual relationship between men. How does he characterize this relationship, and what is its status compared with other kinds of relationships and friendships?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the critical commentary for one of the stories. Which commentator seems to provide the most helpful insight into the story? How do you explain the other commentators' interest? What remains to be explained after these different commentaries?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Henry James' views about social class, as represented in his stories. Is he someone who believes in the value of class, or does he seem to believe that every human being is inherently equal?
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