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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what grounds has Sir Quentin threatened to sue for libel?
(a) He states that the members are very upset with Fleur and he is only trying to pacify them.
(b) He claims Fleur based her novel on the Association and cast him in an evil manner.
(c) He insists she has included passages in the novel that are exact quotes from confidential conversations.
(d) He said that she has stolen pieces of their memoirs and changed them negatively.

2. What is Beryl Tims' primary task during the meetings of the Autobiographical Association?
(a) Keeping Lady Edwina under control and out of the way.
(b) Serving tea and scones to the members.
(c) Taking notes on the ensuing discussions.
(d) Assisting Lady Edwina so that she can participate in the meetings.

3. After the party, Fleur goes out with Wally McConnachie. Where do they go?
(a) They visit a poetry reading.
(b) They spend the whole night dancing.
(c) They go to dinner, then back to Fleur's room.
(d) They stroll along the Thames and chat.

4. What does Fleur do with her companion at the party?
(a) They get heavily intoxicated.
(b) They eat most of the food at the party.
(c) She convinces him to publish her next novel, sight unseen.
(d) They dance, even though no music playing.

5. Who is Mrs. Fisher?
(a) Lady Edwina's nurse.
(b) Fleur's oldest friend.
(c) The publisher's assistant.
(d) Beryl Tims' sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fleur calls her publisher again asking for the manuscript of Warrender Chase. Why do they tell her it was destroyed?

2. When Fleur first reads to Dottie from Warrender Chase, what is Dottie's reaction?

3. Who does Dottie tell Fleur that she enjoys sleeping with, even though she just explained earlier that doing so is a sacrifice?

4. Why does Mr. Alexander keep insisting that Fleur move into a larger room in the his boarding house?

5. Why does Fleur say she prefers writing fictionally over biographically?

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