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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Forster refers to characters as ________ created by the novelist.
(a) Word masses.
(b) Children.
(c) Creatures.
(d) Babies.

2. In a work in which the author classifies novels by weather, how many different headings are there?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

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

4. What is the name of the young man in the first sentence of The Antiquary?
(a) Laurence.
(b) Jonathon.
(c) Lovel.
(d) Edie.

5. The story appeals to what is ___________ in people.
(a) Modern.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Primative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Forster compares the story as the _________ of the novel.

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

3. Who is the first hypothetical person to whom Forster poses the question, "What does a novel do?"

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

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

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