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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did stories need to be in James' time?
(a) Around 10,000 words.
(b) Around 7,000 words.
(c) Around 3,000 words.
(d) Around 5,000 words.

2. How does James characterize Lady Bradeen?
(a) Mousy and fragile.
(b) Intimidating and smart.
(c) Savvy and manipulative.
(d) Elegant and beautiful.

3. What does James say is more important than genius?
(a) Talent.
(b) Character.
(c) Morality.
(d) Imagination.

4. What inducement does the fiancee offer the main character?
(a) A more luxurious lifestyle.
(b) Savings on rent.
(c) Help with her housework.
(d) Undying affection.

5. How does James describe Miss Vernham?
(a) Mousy and young.
(b) Alert and educated.
(c) Middle-aged and energetic.
(d) Shabby but intimidating.

6. Where does Dencombe feel he is in his life?
(a) In the beginning.
(b) Beyond the middle point.
(c) At the end.
(d) Still developing toward his peak.

7. Where does Spencer Brydon return to at the beginning of 'Jolly Corner'?
(a) New York.
(b) Venice.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

8. What is Dencombe's reaction to the package he has just received?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is thrilled.
(c) He is grateful.
(d) He is furious.

9. What does Spencer Brydon do with the second house he acquires?
(a) Installs his friends in it.
(b) Installs his mistress in it.
(c) Moves into it.
(d) Renovates it to rent it.

10. What does the main character plan to do, when she is disappointed by Captain Everard?
(a) Expose the affair to Lady Bradeen's husband.
(b) Marry Mr. Mudge.
(c) Offer to work for Lady Bradeen.
(d) Break off with Mr. Mudge.

11. What do Dencombe and Dr. Hugh assume about each other before they have met?
(a) They are both invalids.
(b) They are avid readers.
(c) They are writers.
(d) They are book reviewers.

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

13. What allows May Bartram to buy this?
(a) An inheritance.
(b) Profits from her novel.
(c) A gift from her fiancée.
(d) Her personal fortune.

14. What is John Marcher there to see?
(a) Society women.
(b) Antiques and artistic treasures.
(c) Wild animals.
(d) His lover.

15. James' critical language come from ___________.
(a) Painting.
(b) Literature.
(c) Dance.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month is 'The Beast in the Jungle' set?

2. What is the young man, whom Dencombe sees approaching, doing?

3. How does James characterize the main character's feelings for her fiancee?

4. What does Dencombe find when he reads his new book?

5. How does James characterize the relationship between May Bartram and John Marcher?

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