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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main character's response to this insistence?
(a) He dismisses them.
(b) He argues with them.
(c) He listens without responding.
(d) He agrees.

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

3. Who summons the narrator to Brooksmith's bedside when Brooksmith falls ill?
(a) Brooksmith's daughter.
(b) Brooksmith's aunt.
(c) A friend.
(d) Mr. Offord's daughter.

4. What is the Monarchs' reaction when the main character chooses Oronte and Miss Churm for the refined characters in the illustrations?
(a) They are shocked.
(b) They are depressed.
(c) They are disbelieving.
(d) They are outraged.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does James characterize Mr. and Mrs. Monarch?

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

5. What is the cause of Daisy Miller's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the narrator's interest in Brooksmith?

2. What is unique about James' narrative perspective in 'Brooksmith'?

3. What was 'Brooksmith' based on?

4. How does Winterbourne meet Daisy Miller?

5. What effect do the Monarchs have on the illustrator's art?

6. What is the first surprise we find out about Major and Mrs. Monarch?

7. What prevents Mr. Oliver Offord's friends from hiring Brooksmith?

8. What is the significance of the illustrator's statement that he doesn't regret the experience of drawing the Monarchs?

9. Where does the narrator believe Brooksmith has gone?

10. What is the publisher trying to obtain in 'The Aspern Papers'?

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