The American
by Henry James
Description
This study guide covers Henry James’s novel following Christopher Newman, a wealthy self-made American, as he
pursues marriage into an aristocratic French family and confronts the clash between American individualism and
old-world tradition. Each chapter section includes factual comprehension questions alongside critical analysis
prompts to encourage close reading of character motivation and social conflict. A crossword puzzle reinforces key
names and settings, and a character focus activity invites deeper exploration of Newman’s complex journey. This
study guide contains 78 questions across 6 chapter sections (60 Factual + 18 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12
clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included:
This study guide features 6 sets of 10 Factual Questions (60 total), 6 sets of 3 Critical Analysis Questions (18 total),
1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt + critical thinking
question).