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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. What do the Nioches add to Noemie's first painting that brings its price up?

2. How does Mrs. Tristam know that Claire is back in town after Newman comes back to town?

3. How long do Babcock and Newman travel together for before they part ways?

4. How much is the final price of Noemie's painting when it is delivered?

5. What does Newman prefer to do instead of going to the club and playing poker with Tristam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impression does Newman get from Urbain during his dinner at the Bellegardes in Chapter XII?

2. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?

3. What surprising event happens as Urbain and his wife are preparing to go to a ball?

4. What are the women doing in the Louvre that Newman finds so interesting?

5. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?

6. Why is Valentin considered upstanding and noble?

7. As their friendship starts to form, what do Mrs. Tristam and Newman offer each other?

8. What does Newman tell Tristam his reason is for being in Paris?

9. What does Newman think will happen that will make him return to business?

10. Why does Babcock decide to stop traveling with Newman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-written essay, discuss the role that Noemie's father plays in the novel and at least one major benefit and challenge for James in including him.

Essay Topic 2

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Newman is a good role model for young, male readers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 literary devices that James uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

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