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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: March 1899.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became a regular visitor of Henry's while he was preparing to leave London?
(a) his aunt Kate
(b) Edmund Gosse
(c) Francis Sturges
(d) Oscar Wilde

2. The books of what philosopher did Henry's father start reading after his vision and attack?
(a) Spinoza
(b) Swedenborg
(c) Schopenhauer
(d) Kant

3. How old was Henry James when he was touring Paris with the two American sisters?
(a) 59
(b) 55
(c) 57
(d) 56

4. Henry remembers that Constance was depressed when?
(a) in the summer months and when visited by Americans
(b) in the fall and when she had no inspiration to write
(c) when considering her age and being single
(d) on completing a novel and in the winter months

5. How did the distinguished guest of the Jameses embarrass and shame Alice?
(a) By exclaiming that she wore a crinoline and it was depraved
(b) By remarking on her table manners not being refined
(c) By making the remark that she was homely and umkempt
(d) By exclaiming that she was terribly skinny and looked ill

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the worst time for Alice when she had her most severe nervous breakdown?

2. To whom does Henry introduce Constance in Florence?

3. Who did Henry visit in Marseilles?

4. After Alice's arrival in England, what novel did Henry write that had a double portrait of her?

5. What part of Henry's hand hurt him?

(see the answer key)

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