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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which characters in The Antiquary does Forster say Scott introduced artlessly?
(a) The Glenwoods.
(b) The Gallenhalls.
(c) The Gallentry.
(d) The Glenallans.

2. Who tries to abolish time in a novel according to Forster?
(a) Sir Walter Scott.
(b) Gertrude Stein.
(c) Leo Tolstoy.
(d) Marcel Proust.

3. What does Forster call the small gods that he says haunt us today?
(a) Pixies.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Sprites.
(d) Imps.

4. What does Forster say is one of the lowest of human faculties?
(a) Envy.
(b) Shame.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Greed.

5. Forster discusses the motto "_______ develops, Art stands still" in the introductory section.
(a) Artists.
(b) Writers.
(c) History.
(d) Novels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Forster believe a good novel is "sogged with"?

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

3. What is the setting of Ulysses?

4. Who is the author of Les Faux Monnayeurs?

5. Who does Forster say saved his life by telling good stories?

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