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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 watches Valentin eat his last meal before the duel?

2. Who confirms to Newman that Claire's father was murdered?

3. Whom does Newman see entering Claire's chapel just as he is leaving?

4. Where does Newman find Noemie and her dad after she has disappeared?

5. What does Noemie think the duel will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Newman's opinion of Urbain?

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

3. What did Madame de Bellegarde once accuse Mrs. Bread of?

4. What does Mrs. Tristam have to say about Claire and Newman's broken engagement?

5. Why does Mrs. Tristam arrange for Newman to see Claire in her convent?

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

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

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

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

10. What kind of story does a duchess tell about Newman at this engagement party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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