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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had James originally left the manuscript which seems to have been stolen with?

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

3. The orator is speaking about the evils of _____________ as he stands above the crowd of thousands.

4. Where does James go in an effort to try to find the manuscript which he now thinks has been stolen?

5. What was James presented with after waking up from his nap at his friend's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

James uses flirting and his appearance in order to get others to do things for him.

Part 1: Would you call James a manipulative person? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you use your charms or your appearance to get things you want? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think no one seems to see through James' plots to get what he wants?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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