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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Zuleika Dobson?

2. Which Meredith novel does Forster use to demonstrate a character with a concealed emotion?

3. What shape is the pattern of The Ambassadors?

4. Forster says ___________ never comes off in novels.

5. In comparing music and literature, Forster says a novelist must try to achieve what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the metaphor that Forster uses to describe literary criticism?

2. How does Forster define prophecy in terms of fiction?

3. Who does Forster classify as the prophet and the non-prophet in literature?

4. What does Forster say that the fantasy aspect of a novel requires from the reader?

5. Why does Forster say that novelist Thomas Hardy is essentially a poet?

6. How does Forster define plot?

7. What is the difference between an inquisitive novel reader and an intelligent one, according to Forster?

8. How does a Marcel Proust novel demonstrate the aspect of rhythm?

9. What two qualities does Forster believe the aspect of prophecy demands from a reader?

10. What are the two elements that Forster says are necessary for plot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Forster contend is the important difference between real people and people in novels? Why is this an important distinction? Using research on Forster himself, what is the irony of his discussion of the importance of real people keeping their secrets?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether or not Forster showed significant difference between the story and the plot as aspects of the novel. Use examples both from Forster and modern novels.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between the life in time and the life by value? How does Forster illustrate this point through the work of Sir Walter Scott?

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