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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. How does Spencer Brydon encounter the city he moves to at the beginning of 'Jolly Corner'?
(a) He is fascinated by how it has not changed.
(b) He is repulsed by it.
(c) He finds it charming.
(d) He is appalled by the changes.

2. In what month is 'The Middle Years' set?
(a) January.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) April.

3. How does James characterize John Marcher's social life?
(a) He travels as much as possible.
(b) He is always socializing.
(c) He accepts invitations from time to time.
(d) He hardly ever goes out.

4. Where is the telegraph office located in ''In the Cage'?
(a) In Crocker's grocery.
(b) In the bank.
(c) In the post office.
(d) In the library.

5. What is clear to the reader and to Captain Everard, but not to the main character?
(a) Captain Everard is getting bored with Lady Bradeen.
(b) Captain Everard is fascinated with the main character.
(c) Lady Bradeen's husband is finding out about his wife's affair.
(d) Captain Everard does not return her affection.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had John Marcher told May Bartram when they met earlier?

2. How does James characterize the main character's fiancee?

3. How does James characterize the lifestyle John Marcher leads?

4. What does Dencombe expect when he opens the package he has received?

5. How old is Spencer Brydon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the main character of 'In the Cage,' and what is he dilemma?

2. Describe Spencer Brydon's encounter with his alter ego.

3. What is the difference between the doctor's relationship with Dencombe and his relationship with the Countess?

4. Describe the relationship between Marcher and Bartram.

5. Where is 'In the Cage' set?

6. Describe the meeting between Dencombe and Dr. Hugh.

7. How does Spencer Brydon react to the changes that took place in New York over the last 33 years?

8. What happens in the affair between Lady Bradeen and Captain Everard?

9. What does Dencombe realize in the end of 'The Middle Years'?

10. What is the tragedy of 'The Middle Years'?

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