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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) As if he does not know William.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Depressed.
(d) The same as always.

2. Why is the man called Lord George so named?
(a) No reason is given.
(b) Because he looks a lot like King George.
(c) Because that is his official title.
(d) Because he carries on with grand manners.

3. About what does Kear seem to have no qualms?
(a) Plagiarism.
(b) Taking money for trash.
(c) Publishing poor fiction.
(d) Abandoning those whose usefulness he has exhausted.

4. Why does the person telling William the story of the Driffields say Ted marries Rosie.
(a) Love at first sight.
(b) No proper girl would have him.
(c) Rosie is beautiful.
(d) Rosie is pregnant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William's uncle forbid?

2. How does Ashenden characterize Kear's early novels?

3. What has Kear never done?

4. With whom does Ted's companion Rosie carry on at one time?

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

(see the answer key)

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