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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James tell one of the guards, which eventually lets James onto the property?

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

3. James told Hugo that he felt awful about the __________ and wanted to let him know himself.

4. Dave and Finn notified ___________ that the dog was safe so that the police would not be notified.

5. James heads back to ___________ flat in order to pack up his things and leave a thank you note.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James and his friends seem to want to find adventures wherever they can, heading out on missions to find people, picking locks, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think the men are always looking for adventures in their life?

Part 2: Do you think the men in the story should be spending their time otherwise? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do the men in the story seem mature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Even though he would be paid a lot for doing a little, James turns down the job offer.

Part 1: Why do you think James decided to turn down the job offer?

Part 2: Would you have turned down that job offer if you were in James' shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Should James have turned down that job? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

James is summoned to Paris by Magdalen, and he decides to go and to meet her there.

Part 1: Why do you think Magdalen wanted James to come to Paris with her?

Part 2: Would you go to Paris at the summoning of someone else? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think James should have gone to see Magdalen? Why or why not?

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