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

Short Answer Questions

1. James acknowledged Dave when he brought him meals __________ a day.

2. James finds that he has received a letter from ___________, thanking him for his friendship and support.

3. When James told Hugo he would probably be in the hospital for _______ days, Hugo decided to leave.

4. Whose voice singing on the radio makes James realize that this person is completely gone from his life?

5. Hugo admitted that he had loved _____________, though someone else had loved him - ironically.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James decides that he just needs to write a play which will reach more people than a novel will.

Part 1: Do you think a novel is a strong mode of communication? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think a play is a strong mode of communication? Why or why not?

Part 3: Which medium is best for political movements: plays or novels? Why?

Essay Topic 2

When James finally comes upon Hugo after his lengthy search, he's not quite sure what to say to him.

Part 1: Why do you think James was so intent on finding Hugo in the story?

Part 2: Why might James have been so nervous upon seeing Hugo again?

Part 3: How might James have started the conversation with Hugo in a different way?

Essay Topic 3

James wrote a book based on the ideas he cleaned from Hugo, which seemed to cause a divide in their friendship.

Part 1: Why do you think James idolized Hugo so much?

Part 2: Do you believe James had the right to write a book based on Hugo's ideas and thoughts? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Hugo was made at James for writing the book? Why or why not?

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