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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 1 - Part III, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Maurice's unfinished novel, abandoned when Daniel died?
(a) The Whispers of Another.
(b) Alternative Tales.
(c) Different Voices.
(d) Other People's Stories.

2. According to Maurice in the second interlude, why does he become involved with Henry Rowe?
(a) Because he wanted to hear tales of his life.
(b) Because he was curious.
(c) Because he wanted revenge.
(d) Because he was in love with him.

3. What happens to Edith at the end of Part II, Chapter 8?
(a) Her life support is removed.
(b) She divorces Maurice.
(c) She wakes up.
(d) She is taken into surgery.

4. What surprises Erich about Maurice in Part I, Chapter 5?
(a) His striking beauty.
(b) His unrepentant arrogance.
(c) His literary larceny.
(d) His strong wit.

5. How does Gore Vidal describe Dash's latest novel?
(a) Deceptive.
(b) Enthralling.
(c) Touching.
(d) Insipid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erich watch at the end of Part I?

2. With whom has Maurice been having an affair, as he tells Edith in Part II, Chapter 7?

3. What chore does Edith ask Maurice to accomplish in Part II, Chapter 2?

4. According to Maurice in the second interlude, what does Maurice look forward to regarding his son?

5. According to Maurice, which of Gore's novels had he planned to read on the flight to Italy?

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