View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Into whose room does James try to sneak in the middle of the night, much to the displeasure of the patient?

2. Who does James think stole his copy of Breteuil's book that he had been working on?

3. Who does James spot on the other side of the river as the fireworks are beginning to go off?

4. _____________ seemed to be a separate being now to James, his memories of her had been transformed.

5. James decided the only thing for him to do was to go out for ___________ with Mr. Mars.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James notices that Dave always has a lot of friends around, but he does not remain friends with most of them.

Part 1: Why do you think Dave always keeps a lot of people around?

Part 2: Do you prefer to have a lot of friends or just a few close friends? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think James is quick to point out Dave's misgivings in terms of friendship?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 307 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample