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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ted teach William to ride a bicycle?
(a) Ted is trying to ingratiate himself with William's aunt.
(b) William seems not to be able to teach himself.
(c) Ted feels sorry for William.
(d) William's uncle requests it of Ted.

2. With whom has Kear just spent a weekend?
(a) Driffield's widow.
(b) Kear's sister.
(c) A friend in high places politically.
(d) The publisher of a very prestigious house that wants Kear to collaborate with Ashenden.

3. What nationality does Ashenden's aunt have?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) Russian.
(d) American.

4. What is Kear able to do?
(a) Parley his little talent into a successful writing and speaking career.
(b) Become an adviser to the Duke of Wellington.
(c) Become a member of the House of Commons.
(d) Marry the girl everyone else wants to marry in college.

5. Who attends Ted and Rosie's parties who helps propel artists to fame?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) The Editor of McMillian Publishing.
(c) Isabel Trafford.
(d) Lord George.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kear believe would hinder his art?

3. What is the landlady's strict policy about fire?

4. What is the key to Kear's stable popularity?

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

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