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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. Who informs Newman that Noemie has left her father's home?

2. What does Noemie's father offer to teach Newman when they first meet?

3. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?

4. What is Babcock's first name?

5. How does Valentin react to Noemie the first time he sees her?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter V, what amusing point does Newman make about other people's comments on his moral standards?

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

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

4. What does Valentin think Noemie's absence from her father's house symbolizes?

5. What does Valentin think about Noemie and her plans for the future when he first meets her?

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

7. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

8. Why does Newman allow Tristam to choose a new apartment for him?

9. What surprising event happens as Urbain and his wife are preparing to go to a ball?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze at least 3 literary techniques James uses to make one character of your choosing from "The American" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Describe at least 3 things that James is able to do with the character of Newman because he is a man AND at least 3 things he is *not* able to do with Newman because he is a man.

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