1. With her manuscript missing, what does Fleur fears that it could be in anyone's hands, being put to any sort of use. What is her other concern about it at this point?
(a) That she will be embarrassed if the libel charge becomes public.
(b) That without it, she will lose the inspiration to continue writing.
(c) That if no copy any longer exists, Warrender Chase has ceased to exist.
(d) That she will be left penniless if someone takes it and publishes it

2. Where does Leslie live after he moves out of his home with Dottie?
(a) With Solly.
(b) With a young hairdresser with whom he has taken up.
(c) With his new lover, a male poet.
(d) With Fleur.

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

4. How does Fleur view Leslie's infidelity?
(a) She believes he is unfaithful to Dottie because Dottie is so unattractive.
(b) She feels sorry for him and believes he is unable to cope with his own problems.
(c) She wishes he would leave his wife and marry her.
(d) She thinks his ego is overblown.

5. Fleur mentions a bad writing habit of Leslie's and asks Dottie to warn him of it in his novel. How does Dottie respond?
(a) She believes Fleur is wrong and decides not to mention it to Leslie.
(b) She begins to cry and changes the subject back to Fleur and the Association.
(c) She becomes angry that Fleur has an intimate knowledge of his writing style.
(d) She agrees to mention it to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Fleur insists that she started her novel well before beginning her job at the Autobiographical Association, the publisher ignores her and refuses to publish it because:

2. How does Fleur feel when Sir Quentin decides to take over the manuscript editing?

3. What is the title of the novel Leslie has begun writing?

4. When Fleur discovers her original manuscript missing, who does she first assume must have taken it?

5. When Fleur goes out with Wally, what does he tell her about Bucks Gilbert?

(see the answer key)

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