Tales of Henry James: The Texts of the Stories, the Author on His Craft, Background and Criticism Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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Tales of Henry James: The Texts of the Stories, the Author on His Craft, Background and Criticism Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jolly Corner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James characterize John Marcher's social life?
(a) He hardly ever goes out.
(b) He is always socializing.
(c) He travels as much as possible.
(d) He accepts invitations from time to time.

2. How does James describe Miss Vernham?
(a) Middle-aged and energetic.
(b) Alert and educated.
(c) Mousy and young.
(d) Shabby but intimidating.

3. What does Dencombe feel about his future?
(a) He is depressed about his narrowing prospects.
(b) He looks forward to critical appreciation for the book he is working on now.
(c) He expects to begin over again.
(d) He is apprehensive about his savings holding out.

4. What is the main character working on when the Monarchs come to see him?
(a) Composing a letter.
(b) Illustrating a book.
(c) Looking for a model.
(d) Writing a pamphlet.

5. What dose Miss Staverton say Spencer Brydon would have done if he had returned years earlier?
(a) Made millions of dollars.
(b) Married her.
(c) Been miserable.
(d) Worked himself to death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dencombe find when he reads his new book?

2. What changes for Mr. Offord?

3. What does Dencombe expect when he opens the package he has received?

4. Why does James say John Marcher lives like this?

5. What is Dencombe's reaction to the package he has just received?

(see the answer key)

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