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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 are Valentin, Claire, and Newman sitting in front of the first time Newman pays Claire a visit?
2. What is the only thing that Claire refuses to do to keep peace in her family?
3. In what magazine was "The American" originally published as a series?
4. What does Noemie's father claim would make his daughter happier?
5. How does Newman feel about the idea that he isn't good enough to marry Claire?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened that made Newman decide to leave business?
2. What impression does Newman get from Urbain during his dinner at the Bellegardes in Chapter XII?
3. What does Valentin think about Noemie and her plans for the future when he first meets her?
4. How does Mrs. Tristam respond when she learns that Newman has never been married?
5. While he is confessing his affections for her for the first time, what does Newman ask Claire to do in regard to her decision about him?
6. How did her family feel about Claire's decision to give up her right to her husband's money?
7. Why does Newman allow Tristam to choose a new apartment for him?
8. What does Newman think will happen that will make him return to business?
9. According to Valentin, what attitude toward life does Claire have?
10. What has Claire's family already done to her in regard to marriage?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In a well-written essay, discuss what function Mrs. Tristam mother serves in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze at least 4 different ways the story of "The American" would change if the setting were to take place in 2020.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze at least 3 aspects of "The American" that makes the novel believable as well as what literary devices James uses to create that level of believability OR analyze at least 3 aspects of "The American" that makes the novel unbelievable as well as what literary devices James does not use effectively to create a level of believability in the story.
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