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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character of 'The Real Thing'?
(a) An illustrator.
(b) A model.
(c) A patron of the arts.
(d) A businessman.

2. What is the publisher's relationship with Julianne Bordereau?
(a) He seduces her.
(b) He rents her a room.
(c) He rents a room from her.
(d) Her publishes her biography.

3. How often does the narrator stop by Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Constantly.
(c) Regularly.
(d) Never.

4. Where doe Brooksmith end up finding work?
(a) In newspapers.
(b) In museums.
(c) In lower-class households.
(d) In aristocratic houses.

5. What accessory does Julianne Bordereau wear in the publisher's presence?
(a) A head wrap.
(b) An emerald necklace.
(c) An ostrich-feather hat.
(d) A green eye shade.

6. Who is Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Aspern's lover.
(b) Aspern's aunt.
(c) Aspern's wife.
(d) Miss Tita's niece.

7. What does Daisy Miller do that gives people the idea that she and Mr. Giovanelli are engaged?
(a) Visits his house.
(b) Wears jewelry he gives her.
(c) Spends time with him alone.
(d) Kisses him publicly.

8. What is it that requires Mr. Oliver Offord to stay home?
(a) His health.
(b) His responsibilities.
(c) His bad leg.
(d) His ailing mother.

9. Where is Oronte from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Sicily.

10. How does James characterize the relationship between Morgan and Pemberton?
(a) Comrades.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Enemies.

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

12. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?
(a) Fixing drinks.
(b) Managing the servants.
(c) Hiding the affairs.
(d) Moderating discussion.

13. The Monarchs ask the main character for ___________.
(a) Work as models.
(b) Paintings to buy.
(c) Portraits.
(d) Referrals to a painter.

14. What is Miss Churm's relationship with the main character?
(a) She is one of his servants.
(b) She is one of his patrons.
(c) She is one of his regular models.
(d) She is one a representative from an gallery.

15. How does James characterize Brooksmith' success in his new positions?
(a) He had a hard time adjusting, but ultimately resigned himself.
(b) He found himself at home.
(c) He did not last long in any of them.
(d) He stayed permanently at the first place he could find.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Oronte and Miss Churm do to assume different characters?

2. What condition does Pemberton impose on his agreement to work without pay?

3. How does James describe Brooksmith's physical appearance?

4. What does the publisher bring to Julianne Bordereau?

5. What does the publisher believe is the reason for Julianne Bordereau wearing a certain accessory in his presence?

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