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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe Harriet's wicker chair?
(a) Moss riven.
(b) Cranky.
(c) Decaying.
(d) Regal.

2. What does the old man sell Philip?
(a) A photograph of Chatterton.
(b) A biography of Chatterton.
(c) A brochure about Chatterton.
(d) A book of Chatterton's poetry.

3. What does Pat ask Charles to do for him?
(a) Scratch his back.
(b) Rub his feet.
(c) Stroke his hair.
(d) Massage his neck.

4. What does Flint call his flat?
(a) His dulce domum.
(b) His Akropolis.
(c) His Bohemian palace.
(d) His kaufhaus.

5. Which of the following phrases is now on the sign for Leno's Antiques?
(a) Wake up and smell the oak.
(b) Win the lottery.
(c) Come and taste it.
(d) You are only as old as you feel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet say Charles writes like?

2. What is the name of the street Chatterton was born on?

3. Who does Harriet tell that Vivien is secretive?

4. What kind of critic is Sarah Tilt?

5. What alcoholic drink does Harriet make for herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charles not take money for the books?

2. What happens to Charles the following morning?

3. What do Harriet and Sarah discuss at Sarah's house?

4. What does the elderly man say to Charles on the phone?

5. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

6. Why does Harriet want to go to the art gallery?

7. What does Flint think about Chatterton's handwriting?

8. What is the problem with Charles' portrait?

9. How does Joynson suggest Chatterton can make them rich?

10. What inspired Chatterton to write?

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