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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hugo left, James walked the streets of ___________, thinking about all of the things that he had heard.

2. James began to work on the ___________ ward six days a week and he really liked doing it.

3. Who is brought along on James' reconnaissance mission to find the stolen manuscript?

4. What is NOT one of James' duties at his new job at the hospital where he now works?

5. Where did James notice a sudden crowd begin to form as he enjoyed his breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

James running into the arrangement of masks seems to be a symbolic scene.

Part 1: How does James wear a mask in his own life during the story?

Part 2: Why might it be symbolic for Anna to work in a place which has masks at its entryway?

Part 3: Do you think everyone wears a mask at some point? 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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