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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. What does everyone drink during Newman's first visit to see Claire?

2. What does Mrs. Tristam accuse Newman of when he confesses that he has never been in love?

3. What is Newman's first impression of Claire's mother?

4. What does Nioche confide in Newman is the biggest struggle for him regarding his daughter?

5. Where do Tom Tristam and Newman know each other from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Newman think will happen that will make him return to business?

2. Why does Nioche offer to teach Newman French for free?

3. What are the women doing in the Louvre that Newman finds so interesting?

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

5. After Newman pays several visits to Claire, what does he come to enjoy about her?

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

7. How does Nioche find a solution for the lack of dowry money he has for his daughter?

8. What causes Claire to shift from threatening to banish Newman if he talked about marriage again to making him wait 6 months instead?

9. Why does Babcock decide to stop traveling with Newman?

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

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 aspects of "The American" that makes the novel believable as well as what literary devices James uses to create that level of believability OR analyze at least 3 aspects of "The American" that makes the novel unbelievable as well as what literary devices James does not use effectively to create a level of believability in the story.

Essay Topic 3

In a well-written essay, discuss the role that Noemie's father plays in the novel and at least one major benefit and challenge for James in including him.

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