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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James characterize the Monarchs?
(a) Slovenly.
(b) Angry.
(c) Well-born.
(d) Lackadaisical.

2. How does James characterize the Monarchs as models?
(a) Fidgety.
(b) Uncreative.
(c) Useless.
(d) Inventive.

3. How does James describe Brooksmith's personality?
(a) Jolly.
(b) Ineffectual.
(c) Bumbling.
(d) Competent.

4. What is the main character working on when the Monarchs come to see him?
(a) Writing a pamphlet.
(b) Composing a letter.
(c) Looking for a model.
(d) Illustrating a book.

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

6. What was Julianne Bordereau's response to the publisher's initial request?
(a) She proposed terms that were more expensive than he could afford.
(b) She started to negotiate with him.
(c) She rudely rejected him.
(d) She responded coyly.

7. Who is Mr. Giovanelli?
(a) An Italian lawyer.
(b) A street urchin.
(c) A con man.
(d) A salesman.

8. Paula and Amy Moreen are employed at _____________.
(a) Knitting.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Finding husbands.
(d) Charity work.

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

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

11. Who is Pemberton?
(a) A tutor.
(b) A gentleman.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A student.

12. What does Mr. Offord leave to Brooksmith when he dies?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 80 pounds.
(c) Nothing.
(d) 200 pounds.

13. What does Pemberton neglect to ask Mrs. Moreen?
(a) How much he will be paid.
(b) What he will be responsible for, exactly.
(c) What his hours will be.
(d) Where he will stay.

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

15. What effect have the Monarchs had on the main character's art, according to Jack Hawley?
(a) They hurt it.
(b) They expand it.
(c) They bring it to life.
(d) They distract from it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the publisher agree to do for Julianne Bordereau?

2. Who is the boy Winterbourne meets?

3. How does James characterize Brooksmith' success in his new positions?

4. What does Mr. Offord conduct in his home?

5. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?

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