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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the job that Magdalen is offering to James, giving him the opportunity to make a lot of money for basically no work?

2. James' need to share his __________ was overwhelming, so he sent a telegram to Dave and to Finn.

3. Who was intent on hearing the orator's speech, so he silenced James when James intended to talk?

4. ___________ had been the most important thing in the world to James, he realizes after refusing the job.

5. How much did Sadie and Sammy want for all of the rights to Mr. Mars, the celebrity dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As James begins to look for Hugo, he realizes that Sadie has locked him in the house, so he needs to pick the locks to get out of the house.

Part 1: Why do you think that Sadie decided to lock James into the house?

Part 2: Do you think Sadie is a crazy person? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think James should have realized that Sadie might have tried something like that? Why or why not?

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 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?

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