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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flat characters are seldom used in what type of novels?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) French.

2. What is the setting for Flecker's Magic?
(a) Dublin.
(b) London.
(c) Athens.
(d) Paris.

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

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

5. In Forster's opinion, what is the key failing of English fiction?
(a) Provincialism.
(b) Plot.
(c) Value.
(d) Characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the book written by critic Percy Lubbock?

2. Forster calls Zuleika Dobson the most ___________ achievement of fantasy in his time.

3. Which characters in The Antiquary does Forster say Scott introduced artlessly?

4. In the People section, Forster says that novelists are appealing to more than our _________ when it comes to the characters of a novel.

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

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