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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the orator in the scene in which James finds himself as he is looking for Hugo?

4. How did James break open the safe in order to get the money from Hugo's house?

5. James assumed his lost friend was just out ___________ and that he would return in a few days.

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

James realizes that Mrs. Tinckham has never taken a sip of the whiskey he keeps behind the counter fro special occasions.

Part 1: Why do you think James keeps a special bottle of whiskey behind the counter at the shop?

Part 2: Would you have drunk the bottle of whiskey were you in Mrs. Tinckman's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why is it a true mark of propriety that Mrs. Tinckman has never had a single sip of the whiskey?

Essay Topic 3

When James realizes that his manuscript may have been stolen, he just concedes to that fact.

Part 1: Why do you think James is pretty calm about someone stealing his work?

Part 2: Would you have been as calm if you found out that someone stole your work? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think James should have reacted to this news? Why?

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