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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Ashenden known Kear?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 20 years.
(c) He's never met him.
(d) 3 years.

2. What does Ashenden declare about Driffield's novels?
(a) They are boring.
(b) They are complex and intriquing.
(c) He does not comment.
(d) They are mostly ideas from other authors.

3. What does Ashenden first think of Driffield?
(a) As a cad.
(b) As boring.
(c) As exceedingly debonair.
(d) As interesting.

4. How does Ashenden characterize Kear's early novels?
(a) Repugnant.
(b) Tasteful.
(c) Exquisitely beautiful.
(d) Trash.

5. What is the key to Kear's stable popularity?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Sincerity.
(c) His father's publishing company.
(d) Excellent writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William do when he sneaks out to the Driffields?

2. What does William use to interpret between the lines of what he learns about Ted and Rosie?

3. What do some of the people at Mrs. Greencourt's tea party believe about literature?

4. What surprises William?

5. What does William think is the reason Rosie sees Kemp?

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