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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Forster contends that while The Antiquary has suspense, it lacks what?
(a) Theme.
(b) Passion.
(c) Marketability.
(d) Story.

2. Who is the author of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders?
(a) Daniel Defoe.
(b) Charles Dickens.
(c) George Meredith.
(d) Anothony Trollope.

3. Characters must not spread themselves out too far, but rather should ____________.
(a) Be consistent.
(b) Think small.
(c) Exercise mutual restraint.
(d) Eat, drink, and be merry.

4. Who is the first hypothetical person to whom Forster poses the question, "What does a novel do?"
(a) A writer.
(b) A golfer.
(c) A bus driver.
(d) A zookeeper.

5. In what year does E.M. Forster present his lecture series, Aspects of the Novel?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1927.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1932.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to abolish time in a novel according to Forster?

2. Characters _______ daily life, not coincide with it.

3. What is the thing a novelist should never aim for, but fails if this is not achieved?

4. Forster compares the story as the _________ of the novel.

5. How many hours of the day does Forster suppose should be devoted to love?

(see the answer key)

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