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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. Where does Mr. Garrett meet Mary Simpson?

2. What happens Mr. Wraxall after speaking to the tomb?

3. What does Parkins realize is wrong with the figure that appears in his room?

4. Who tells Parkins he saw someone in his hotel window?

5. Why does the landlord tell Mr. Anderson there is no room 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Anderson notice about the Number 13 while he is in town? What is the reason for this occurrence?

2. How does Dennistoun arrive at S. Bertrand, and why does he want to go to the church?

3. What happens when Mr. Somerton finds Abbot Thomas' treasure? How does he fix what happens?

4. What does Dennistoun learn about the house in the painting, in "The Mezzotint"?

5. What the city of Chorazin, and how does Mr. Wraxall learn about it?

6. Describe Mr. Wraxall from the story, Count Magnus.

7. What does Mr. Somerton do for a living, and how does it lead him to the treasure of Abbot Thomas?

8. What is Abbot Thomas's treasure? Where is it located?

9. What do Mrs. Anstruther and Frank see in the rose garden that scares them?

10. Describe how the painting changes, in "The Mezzotint"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term climax and decide where the point of climax is within a story of your choice. Explain how the event fits the definition of climax and site examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Define the term protagonist and identify who you believe is the protagonist in this one story. Supply evidence from the book that supports your argument. Then define the term antagonist and identify the antagonists in the same story. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the relationship between Count Magnus and Mr. Wraxall? What purpose does this relationship serve in the story "Count Magnus." Why does James utilize this chemistry between characters?

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