A. Mark Twain                                                         B. Henry James

C. R. W. Emerson                                                    D. Herman Melville

38.In his realistic fiction, Henry James’s primary concern is to present the （　　　） .

A. inner life of human beings                                     B. American Civil War and its effects

C. life on the Mississippi River                                   D. Calvinistic view of original sin

39.Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of Mark Twain’s writing style? （　　　）

A. Simple vernacular.                                                B. Local color.

C. Lengthy psychological analyses.                            D. Richness of irony and humor.

40.Which of the following statements about E. Grierson, the protagonist in Faulkner’s story “ A Rose for Emily, ” is NOT true? （　　　）

A. She has a distorted personality.

B. She is physically deformed and paralyzed.

C. She is the symbol of the old values of the South.

D. She is the victim of the past glory.

PART TWO (60 POINTS)

Ⅱ . Reading Comprehension (16 points, 4 for each)

   Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answer in the corresponding space on the answer sheet.

41. “ Words are like leaves; and where they most abound,

Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found ”

Questions: