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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. James can not leave until he sends a letter to ____________, telling the recipient how he feels.

2. Of the two sisters, who had the flash and eventually went on to become a celebrity?

3. Who was Sadie talking with as James overheard the conversation from outside?

4. What does Sammy offer to James as a sort of payment for stealing Magdalen?

5. What did James do after his many discussions with Hugo in order to hold onto the thoughts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't James leave the house when he decides to go find Hugo after the phone call?

2. What does the telegram that James receives at the cafe reveal to him in this book?

3. What did Anna reveal to James about a possible home situation he could use in this book?

4. What does James learn about Finn upon his arrival at Dave's house after returning from Paris?

5. What does James do after he wakes up in the park after trying to see Anna in this book?

6. What happens to the company that Hugo had inherited from his parents in this book?

7. Why does James think so highly of Mrs. Tinckham and his bottle of whiskey in this book?

8. What are Sammy and Sadie talking about as James is outside the house, eavesdropping?

9. What is the reason for the festivities in Paris on the day that James contemplates the way he turned down the job?

10. Where does Anna want James to come when she writes him a letter, requesting to see him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though he would be paid a lot for doing a little, James turns down the job offer.

Part 1: Why do you think James decided to turn down the job offer?

Part 2: Would you have turned down that job offer if you were in James' shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Should James have turned down that job? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

James is summoned to Paris by Magdalen, and he decides to go and to meet her there.

Part 1: Why do you think Magdalen wanted James to come to Paris with her?

Part 2: Would you go to Paris at the summoning of someone else? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think James should have gone to see Magdalen? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Anna is a mysterious figure in the story, capturing James' heart and yet stringing him along.

Part 1: Why do you think Anna is so mysterious in the story?

Part 2: Do you think James should still be in love with Anna? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Anna decides to string James along for so long?

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