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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Forster, Moby Dick should be seen as a what?
(a) Struggle.
(b) Symbol.
(c) Contest.
(d) Failure.

2. What does Forster say it is impossible to study about literature?
(a) Value.
(b) Reason.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Plot.

3. Forster surmises that the character Moll was born out the author's experience in _____________.
(a) Politics.
(b) College.
(c) Prison.
(d) War.

4. Forster says he is not analyzing The Antiquary, but rather _____________ it.
(a) Enlightening.
(b) Translating.
(c) Transcribing.
(d) Paraphrasing.

5. Flat characters are seldom used in what type of novels?
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) Russian.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one living prophetic novelist that Forster names at the time of his lecture series?

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

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

4. Who is the author of The Brothers Karamazov?

5. Which poet does Forster say has made eating somewhat sensuous in his poems?

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