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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. What is the title of William Boot's regular column in <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) <i>The Questing Vole.</i>
(b) <i>London Gentleman.</i>
(c) <i>Plashy Fens.</i>
(d) <i>Lush Places.</i>

2. Which Roman author is Josephine reading on John Boot's arrival?
(a) Virgil.
(b) Tacitus.
(c) Livy.
(d) Marcus Aurelius.

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

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

5. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?
(a) Nannie Price.
(b) The Elder Widow Boot.
(c) The Widow Boot.
(d) Nannie Bloggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?

2. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?

3. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:

4. How does Josephine Stitch always greet John Boot?

5. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?

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