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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Forster say he would answer the question, "What does a novel do?"
(a) Angrily.
(b) Sadly.
(c) Disgustedly.
(d) Jubiently.

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

4. Forster considers a novel to be any fictitious prose over __________ words.
(a) 100,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 60,000.
(d) 30,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The story appeals to what is ___________ in people.

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

3. In a work in which the author classifies novels by weather, how many different headings are there?

4. Who does Forster use as an example when he discusses the difference between real people and fictional people?

5. In Forster's opinion, what is the key failing of English fiction?

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