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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nioche claim his daughter is like?

2. Why did Valentin go to Rome when he was younger?

3. What does Noemie do for a living?

4. Where is Newman from?

5. What is Newman's full name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?

2. What impression does Newman get from Urbain during his dinner at the Bellegardes in Chapter XII?

3. Why does Noemie tell her father to offer to teach Newman French?

4. How does Noemie react to the paintings Newman wants her to paint for him?

5. What actions did Valentin's family take out of fear that he would ruin the family's good name?

6. What does Newman think about the fact that he is the only dinner guest at the Bellegardes one evening?

7. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?

8. What does Mrs. Tristam tell Newman Claire's family wants for her?

9. What reaction does Newman have to the offer to tour Claire's home during his first visit?

10. Why does Newman not want to play poker with Tristam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast 2 female characters of your choosing from the "The American," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least 3 different literary techniques James uses to create tension in "The American."

Essay Topic 3

Identify what you think is the tone for "The American" and discuss 3 literary devices that James uses to create this tone.

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