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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what town does Ashenden grow up?
(a) Blackstable.
(b) Breckwhich.
(c) Kent.
(d) Standis.

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

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

4. What does William's uncle forbid?
(a) William to visit the Driffields in London as the town is too dangerous.
(b) William associating with such disreputable people as the Driffields.
(c) William to study literature.
(d) William to study law.

5. What does Ted insist?
(a) That William dress more formally.
(b) That Rosie come along with them.
(c) That William make an etching for Ted.
(d) That William ask his uncle's permission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ashenden declare about Driffield's novels?

2. How does Ted characterize William as a youth?

3. About what part of Ashenden's life does he reminisce?

4. What is Kear free of?

5. Why does Ted teach William to ride a bicycle?

(see the answer key)

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