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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what country does <i>The Daily Beast</i> want William Boot to travel?
(a) Iceland.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Ishmaelia.

2. How many copies of John Boot's novel sell in their first year?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 15,000,000.
(d) 15,000.

3. What is the new word which Josephine learns and uses to describe many things to John Boot?
(a) Superfluous.
(b) Banal.
(c) Mundane.
(d) Trivial.

4. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Editor of the Women's Page.
(b) Trade reporter.
(c) Editor of the Domestic News.
(d) Assistant editor of the Financial Section.

5. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?
(a) A wartime correspondent.
(b) A trade representative.
(c) A position of espionage.
(d) A diplomatic ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?

2. Why does John Boot want to get away from London?

3. Which activity is Mrs. Stitch NOT performing from her bed when John Boot visits?

4. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?

5. How does Josephine Stitch always greet John Boot?

(see the answer key)

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