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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ted Driffield act the last time William saw him?
(a) The same as always.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Jovial.
(d) As if he does not know William.

2. How does Ashenden characterize people in the countryside where he is raised?
(a) Irritable and suspicious.
(b) Well read and educated.
(c) Gracious.
(d) Rude.

3. Into what topic does Kear ease into finally?
(a) A novel upon which Kear is working.
(b) Kear's sister.
(c) Collaborating on a project.
(d) The life of the late Edward Driffield.

4. Where did William once meet Amy?
(a) William has never met her.
(b) At a ball given by Lady Ashmore.
(c) In a bookstore as Driffield is signing books.
(d) At a luncheon given by Lady Hodmarsh.

5. What is Driffield awarded at a birthday celebration?
(a) Nothing; he dies before the celebration takes place.
(b) A lifelong achievement plaque.
(c) A knighthood.
(d) The Order of Merit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ted characterize William as a youth?

3. Who is generous in giving new writers a leg up?

4. Who is Amy Driffield?

5. What does Kear believe would hinder his art?

(see the answer key)

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