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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Mezzotint," what does Mr. Williams realize the painting is doing?

2. What is Mr. Anderson researching in Denmark?

3. Who is buried at the location of the rose garden?

4. What goal was Magnus De la Gardie trying to obtain according to Mr. Wraxall's research?

5. Where is Parkins a professor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mr. Somerton finds Abbot Thomas' treasure? How does he fix what happens?

2. Describe Mr. Wraxall from the story, Count Magnus.

3. Why does Parkins get rid of the metal object he finds, in "Oh Whistle, and I'll come to You, My Lad"? How does he get rid of it?

4. What does Mr. Somerton do for a living, and how does it lead him to the treasure of Abbot Thomas?

5. Why does Mr. Somerton's servant summon Mr. Gregory, in "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas"? What does Mr. Gregory do for Mr. Somerton ?

6. How does Dennistoun come across Canon Alberic's Scrapbook?

7. What do Mrs. Anstruther and Frank see in the rose garden that scares them?

8. Describe how the painting changes, in "The Mezzotint"?

9. What is Abbot Thomas's treasure? Where is it located?

10. Why does Collins try to warn Mrs. Anstruther not to plant her rose garden in the chosen location?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When considering James's life, where do you believe he found the inspiration for his book? What does this book cause you to think about the author's life? How did James change the genre of horror and suspense writing?

Essay Topic 2

How does James treat female characters in his stories? Choose one female character and explain James' depiction of her. Is she a positive or negative character? What is the significance of James' choices?

Essay Topic 3

How does James address the theme of religion in his book? Choose two examples of examples of how religion presents itself and explain how these examples contribute to the theme religion.

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