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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once James began to feel better, he got the urge to contact ________ again in order to talk.

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

3. How did James break open the safe in order to get the money from Hugo's house?

4. Where did James and Mr. Mars go after they escaped the riots at the film studio?

5. What is NOT one of James' duties at his new job at the hospital where he now works?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James decides that he just needs to write a play which will reach more people than a novel will.

Part 1: Do you think a novel is a strong mode of communication? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think a play is a strong mode of communication? Why or why not?

Part 3: Which medium is best for political movements: plays or novels? Why?

Essay Topic 2

James realizes that Mrs. Tinckham has never taken a sip of the whiskey he keeps behind the counter fro special occasions.

Part 1: Why do you think James keeps a special bottle of whiskey behind the counter at the shop?

Part 2: Would you have drunk the bottle of whiskey were you in Mrs. Tinckman's shoes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why is it a true mark of propriety that Mrs. Tinckman has never had a single sip of the whiskey?

Essay Topic 3

Since Magdalen has agreed to marry another man, she kicks out Finn and James from her house.

Part 1: Why do you think Magdalen let the men stay with her in the first place?

Part 2: Would you have let two grown men live with you even if you had no relationship with them? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's fair for Magdalen to kick the two men out of her home? Why or why not?

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