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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. The novel Joseph Andrews is an adaptation of what novel?

2. Who does Forster say has novels with plots that "triumph too completely?"

3. Who does Forster say demonstrates rhythm in the easy sense in his writing?

4. Forster says it is wrong to see the __________ in Moby Dick as a symbol.

5. Who is the author of Roman Pictures?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Forster refer to George Elliot as a preacher?

3. Why does Forster say that some authors are suited to writing parody or adaptations?

4. How does Forster distinguish between fantasy and prophecy as aspects of the novel?

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

6. What does Forster describe as being a typical character in a Henry James novel?

7. How does Forster define plot?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the six authors Forster quotes to illustrate the futility of studying works of literature in terms of chronology.

Essay Topic 2

Perhaps the most elusive of Forster's aspects is rhythm. How does Forster define this aspect? Is there a better way to explain it? If it is so hard to attain, why does Forster include it as one of the seven aspects? Does a good novel need to uphold all seven aspects?

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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