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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 experience did Henry's father have in London many years ago which completely debilitated him?

2. Who did Henry support and therefore wish not to get into an argument about during his visit in Marseilles?

3. Who wrote a letter from Venice to Henry in the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. What does Henry do when he returns to Venice after a five-year absence?

5. What possession of Henry's brother, Wilky, had such a powerful effect on him and influenced his writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Hendrick Andersen and what is Henry's relationship with him?

2. Where does Constance go after Florence and what is also upsetting to Constance besides her depression?

3. With whom does Henry tour Paris and what are they like?

4. What transpires when Hendrick visits Henry at Lamb House?

5. What is the difference between Henry and Hendrick and what do they have in common?

6. What was Henry's guest, Lily Norton, like and what did they have in common?

7. Which story did Henry decide to submit to which publication and which character in the story started to take on a life of her own, developing in ways Henry had not originally intended?

8. Which of Henry's brothers gives a speech; where is it given and about what?

9. What happens that develops a relationship between Henry and Mrs. Smith that's too intimate for a boss and his servant?

10. To whom does Henry introduce Constance and where; what is the result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) How does Henry change his opinion of the novel, THE SCARLET LETTER? How is this significant in Henry's life?

2) Describe the attack on Fort Wagner during the Civil War? What happens?

3) Who is James Barker and what happens to him in the Civil War?

4) Choose one of these three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) What two girls does Henry tour Paris with. Describe them and Henry's opinion o them.

2) Describe Constance Fenimore Woolson.

3) Why is Constance Henry's closest friend?

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Who is Lily Norton? Describe her.

2) Why doesn't Henry think Lily will ever marry?

3) Describe Mrs. Smith's sister who recovered from cancer. Who is she married to?

4) Choose one of the three topics to write on.

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