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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The novel Joseph Andrews is an adaptation of what novel?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Pamela.
(d) Audrey.

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

3. According to Forster, what is the final test of a novel?
(a) Financial gains of the author.
(b) Our affection for it.
(c) Critical acclaim.
(d) Time it is published.

4. Forster says an easy way to define any aspect of fiction is to consider what kind of ___________ it makes on the reader.
(a) Impression.
(b) Demand.
(c) Force.
(d) Mystery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highest common factor to all novels?

2. What does Forster call characters like Miss Grizzle in The Antiquary?

3. Forster says that Meredith was the greatest _____ that English fiction ever produced.

4. Forster says ___________ never comes off in novels.

5. Who does Forster quote at the end of his discussion on prophecy?

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