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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Forster use as an example of something all humans have that rarely gets mentioned in novels?
(a) Toes.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Glands.
(d) Brains.

3. The purpose of food in fiction is mostly a ____________ one.
(a) Subtley.
(b) Social.
(c) Substance.
(d) Sustenance.

4. Who is the Antiquary in Scott's novel?
(a) Jonathon Oldbuck.
(b) Edie Ochiltree.
(c) Lovel.
(d) Miss Grizzle.

5. What is the occupation of the husband Moll loves deeply in the novel?
(a) Pickpocket.
(b) Highwayman.
(c) Barkeeper.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What novel does Forster refer to as his eternal summer?

2. All writers, regardless of time period or subject matter, write because of what?

3. Forster believes the truest way to look at a novel is by examining the author's what?

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

5. Who tries to abolish time in a novel according to Forster?

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