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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Years.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Julianne Bordereau's response to the publisher's initial request?
(a) She started to negotiate with him.
(b) She responded coyly.
(c) She proposed terms that were more expensive than he could afford.
(d) She rudely rejected him.
2. Why does Dencombe feel this way?
(a) This is his first book.
(b) He did not expect this money to come to him.
(c) His previous books were not well received, and he does not expect this one to be either.
(d) He has published so many novels, he has gone through this before.
3. Who is Miss Vernham?
(a) Dr. Hugh's assistant.
(b) The Countess' paid companion.
(c) The Countess' niece.
(d) Dr. Hugh's lover.
4. In what month is 'The Middle Years' set?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) January.
(d) April.
5. How does the main character describe the Monarchs' intelligence?
(a) He says that they are not very intelligent.
(b) He says that they are brilliant at scheming socially.
(c) He says that they stay away from intellectual pursuits that might cause them discomfort.
(d) He says that they are ignorant about reality, but current on reading the news.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mr. Offord conduct in his home?
2. Where is Oronte from?
3. What is Miss Churm's relationship with the main character?
4. How does James characterize Brooksmith' success in his new positions?
5. Where does the narrator think Brooksmith is now?
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