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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through characters, novels give the reader the illusion of _________________.
(a) Perspective.
(b) Predictability.
(c) Peace.
(d) Perspicacity.

2. Flecker's Magic combines the kingdoms of magic and _________.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Transcendent reflection.

3. In the introductory section, Forster quotes from whom to describe the duties of the critic?
(a) T. S. Elliot.
(b) William George Clark.
(c) C.S. Lewis.
(d) Sir Walter Scott.

4. What is the one short story that Forster discusses in his lectures?
(a) Coco.
(b) Billy Bud.
(c) The Pit and the Pendulum.
(d) The Birthmark.

5. Which character from the novel Evan Harrington is a good example of a memorable flat character?
(a) The Countess.
(b) The Count of Denmark.
(c) Becky Sharp.
(d) Jane Elliot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highest common factor to all novels?

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

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

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

5. Which author has numerous flat characters who can express themselves in a single sentence?

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