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Where was Henry James born?
Where was Henry James born?
- Paris
- London
- Albany
- New York City (correct)
What did Henry James become in 1915?
What did Henry James become in 1915?
- A philosopher
- A Nobel Prize winner
- An English citizen (correct)
- A writer
Who nominated Henry James for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Who nominated Henry James for the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Jorge Luis Borges
- Henry James himself (correct)
- Henry James Sr.
- Mary Walsh
What was Henry James' father's profession?
What was Henry James' father's profession?
Where did Henry James spend much of his childhood?
Where did Henry James spend much of his childhood?
What language did Henry James become fluent in during his time in France?
What language did Henry James become fluent in during his time in France?
What injury did Henry James receive in 1861?
What injury did Henry James receive in 1861?
Where did the James family move to in 1864?
Where did the James family move to in 1864?
What was Henry James' first published work?
What was Henry James' first published work?
During his trip to Europe, who did Henry James meet in Rome?
During his trip to Europe, who did Henry James meet in Rome?
Where did Henry James settle after living in Paris for a year?
Where did Henry James settle after living in Paris for a year?
Who were Henry James' first professional mentors?
Who were Henry James' first professional mentors?
Which club did Henry James become an honorary member of in 1882?
Which club did Henry James become an honorary member of in 1882?
Which magazine published Henry James' first novel 'Watch and Ward' in serial form?
Which magazine published Henry James' first novel 'Watch and Ward' in serial form?
Which literary movements is Henry James associated with?
Which literary movements is Henry James associated with?
What is Henry James best known for?
What is Henry James best known for?
Who were Henry James' siblings?
Who were Henry James' siblings?
Which of Henry James' works is considered his most widely adapted work in other media?
Which of Henry James' works is considered his most widely adapted work in other media?
How would you describe Henry James' writing style?
How would you describe Henry James' writing style?
What other genre did Henry James write in, apart from novels?
What other genre did Henry James write in, apart from novels?
Which of Henry James' works is compared to impressionist painting?
Which of Henry James' works is compared to impressionist painting?
Which novel by Henry James established his fame on both sides of the Atlantic?
Which novel by Henry James established his fame on both sides of the Atlantic?
Which novel by Henry James is considered his first masterpiece?
Which novel by Henry James is considered his first masterpiece?
During his time in London, which authors influenced Henry James' work?
During his time in London, which authors influenced Henry James' work?
Which novel by Henry James was influenced by the French writers he studied?
Which novel by Henry James was influenced by the French writers he studied?
In which year did Henry James meet with Zola, Daudet, and Goncourt in Paris?
In which year did Henry James meet with Zola, Daudet, and Goncourt in Paris?
Which novel by Henry James was published in 1886 and received poor critical reaction and sales?
Which novel by Henry James was published in 1886 and received poor critical reaction and sales?
Who were some of Henry James' friends during the middle years of his career?
Who were some of Henry James' friends during the middle years of his career?
Which novel by Henry James is considered his third novel from the 1880s?
Which novel by Henry James is considered his third novel from the 1880s?
Which of Henry James' novels hurt his career rather than helped it?
Which of Henry James' novels hurt his career rather than helped it?
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