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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 famous reporter has <i>The Daily Beast</i> recently lost to a competitor?
(a) Corker.
(b) Jakes.
(c) Boot.
(d) Hitchcock.

2. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?
(a) King Alfred.
(b) Ethelred the Unready.
(c) Canute the Celt.
(d) Uther Pendragon.

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

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

5. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?
(a) Hillaire Belloc.
(b) Lord Copper.
(c) The late rector of Boot Magna.
(d) John Courteney Boot.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?

4. What sort of coin does William mistakenly attempt to give the steward on the train to London?

5. How many members of the Boot family live in Boot Magna Hall?

(see the answer key)

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