Aspects of the Novel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Mid-Book Test (up to Section 5)

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. What does Forster believe a good novel is "sogged with"?

2. What does Forster say is absolutely essential to a plot?

3. Birth and death are the what of the five facts of human life?

4. How does Forster say he would answer the question, "What does a novel do?"

5. How many hours of the day does Forster suppose should be devoted to love?

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

1. What is Forster's definition of a pseudo-scholar?