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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. All writers, regardless of time period or subject matter, write because of what?
(a) Greed.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Desire.

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

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

4. Which novel does Forster say has a sense of space?
(a) War and Peace.
(b) The Antiquary.
(c) Emma.
(d) War of the Worlds.

5. What subject do the excerpts of H.G. Wells and Charles Dickens that Forster compares in the Introduction both describe?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Funerals.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Forster contends that while The Antiquary has suspense, it lacks what?

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

3. What is the name of the book that William George Clark wrote about his time in Spain?

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

5. What year does Charles Dickens publish Great Expectations?

(see the answer key)

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