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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Forster quote at the end of his discussion on prophecy?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Blake.
(c) Browning.
(d) Shakespeare.

2. Which Meredith novel does Forster discuss at length?
(a) The Bishop's Tale.
(b) The Egoist.
(c) Barnaby's Crossing.
(d) Beauchamp's Career.

3. The secret lives of people in novels are __________.
(a) Imperfect.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Invisible.
(d) Visible.

4. Which author does Forster say his own priggishness prevents him from enjoying?
(a) Jane Austen.
(b) George Meredith.
(c) Conan Doyle.
(d) Oscar Wilde.

5. The historian ______________, while the novelist creates.
(a) Regrets.
(b) Records.
(c) Retreats.
(d) Receives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Moll sent after she is caught stealing?

2. When comparing plot and drama, Forster visualizes plot as what?

3. Through characters, novels give the reader the illusion of _________________.

4. Which author does Forster refer to as a preacher, not a prophet?

5. Who is the author of The Brothers Karamazov?

(see the answer key)

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