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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 tells Newman where the convent is that Claire has joined?

2. Who first meets Newman when he has come to speak with Claire's mother and brother, supposedly for the last time?

3. Who insists that Newman be allowed in visit the injured Valentin?

4. How long has Mrs. Bread known Claire's mother?

5. What does Valentin think of his family's involvement in breaking up Claire and Newman's engagement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Claire say to Newman when they finally speak after their engagement is called off?

2. What is Newman's opinion of Urbain?

3. Once Valentin and Newman learn that Noemie has been spending her time with a mysterious man, what does Valentin think about the situation?

4. What does Valentin report to Newman has been happening between Noemie and her mysterious friend during the opera?

5. In Chapter XIII, what does Newman notably compare Claire's mother's personality to?

6. What does Mrs. Bread report the Bellegardes marriage was like?

7. What does Claire plan to do now that she is no longer engaged to Newman?

8. How does the Bellegarde family react when Newman tells him that he and Claire are engaged?

9. How did Mrs. Bread get connected to the Bellegarde familiy?

10. What does Valentin think happened surrounding the death of his father?

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

Choose at least one female character from "The American" and discuss at least 3 ways she goes against traditional gender stereotypes of someone like her.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two marriages in the novel, making sure to use direct evidence from the text in your paper.

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