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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose voice singing on the radio makes James realize that this person is completely gone from his life?

3. Where did James find himself one night when he and Mr. Mars were out on a walk?

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

5. Where did James and Mr. Mars go after they escaped the riots at the film studio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Right after turning down the job, James realizes his mistake, noting that money has always been the most important thing in the world.

Part 1: Do you believe that all James cares about is money? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think money is the most important thing in the world? Why or why not?

Part 3: Would you rather take a fulfilling job or a high paying job? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

James seems to be a man who wants to always get things from others, though he does not seem as keen to give others things in return.

Part 1: Why do you think James seems to be such a mooch?

Part 2: Why do you think James does not seem to give anything in return for what he has been given?

Part 3: Could you be friends with James? Why or why not?

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