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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did James find himself one night when he and Mr. Mars were out on a walk?

2. Where do Mr. Mars and James go before they head out for their next adventure?

3. James forgot that the day was the announcement of the Prix Goncourt, the annual ______________ award.

4. James really does believe that "The Wooden ______________" would make a really great film.

5. Hugo tells James that it is really ____________ who is in love with him, rather than who James loved.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James and his friends seem to want to find adventures wherever they can, heading out on missions to find people, picking locks, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think the men are always looking for adventures in their life?

Part 2: Do you think the men in the story should be spending their time otherwise? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do the men in the story seem mature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When James realizes that his manuscript may have been stolen, he just concedes to that fact.

Part 1: Why do you think James is pretty calm about someone stealing his work?

Part 2: Would you have been as calm if you found out that someone stole your work? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think James should have reacted to this news? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Since Magdalen has agreed to marry another man, she kicks out Finn and James from her house.

Part 1: Why do you think Magdalen let the men stay with her in the first place?

Part 2: Would you have let two grown men live with you even if you had no relationship with them? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's fair for Magdalen to kick the two men out of her home? Why or why not?

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