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The Portrait of a Lady is set in which two European countries?
The Portrait of a Lady is set in which two European countries?
England and Italy
What is the name of Isabel Archer's friendly invalid cousin?
What is the name of Isabel Archer's friendly invalid cousin?
Ralph Touchett
Who is the protagonist of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
Who is the protagonist of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
Isabel Archer
Who are the two American expatriates that scheme against Isabel Archer?
Who are the two American expatriates that scheme against Isabel Archer?
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In which magazines was 'The Portrait of a Lady' first published as a serial?
In which magazines was 'The Portrait of a Lady' first published as a serial?
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Where was 'The Portrait of a Lady' first published as a serial?
Where was 'The Portrait of a Lady' first published as a serial?
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Who is the protagonist of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
Who is the protagonist of 'The Portrait of a Lady'?
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In which two European countries is 'The Portrait of a Lady' set?
In which two European countries is 'The Portrait of a Lady' set?
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What themes does 'The Portrait of a Lady' treat in a profound way?
What themes does 'The Portrait of a Lady' treat in a profound way?
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Who is the wealthy Boston mill owner's son that Isabel rejects?
Who is the wealthy Boston mill owner's son that Isabel rejects?
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Study Notes
Setting and Publication
- The Portrait of a Lady is set in England and Italy.
- The novel was first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine.
Characters
- Isabel Archer is the protagonist of The Portrait of a Lady.
- Ralph Touchett is Isabel's friendly invalid cousin.
Plot
- Two American expatriates, Madame Merle and Osmond, scheme against Isabel Archer.
- Isabel rejects the wealthy Boston mill owner's son, Caspar Goodwood.
Themes
- The Portrait of a Lady treats themes of independence, morality, and the role of women in society in a profound way.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Henry James's classic novel "The Portrait of a Lady" with this quiz. Explore themes, characters, and key plot points in this timeless work of literature.
