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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does the former priest focus in his memoirs?
(a) Proving that he was defrocked not for a lack of morals but for a loss of faith.
(b) He writes primarily of his time in the seminary.
(c) He focuses on what brought him into the church, rather than why he left.
(d) He focuses on his childhood, not writing about his time in the church at all.

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) Assisting Lady Edwina so that she can participate in the meetings.
(d) Taking notes on the ensuing discussions.

3. Where did Fleur first meet and interview with Sir Quentin?
(a) In the sitting room of her boarding house.
(b) At a local pub.
(c) In the offices of the Autobiographical Association.
(d) In the lobby of the Berkeley Hotel.

4. How does Fleur learn about the job at the Autobiographical Association?
(a) She overhears Sir Quentin discussing it at the public library.
(b) She reads about it in the local newspaper.
(c) In a letter from a well-meaning friend who she can't really recall.
(d) A friend of Beryl Tims recommends her for the position.

5. Which of the following is a member of the Autobiographical Association?
(a) Father Edward Douglas.
(b) Mrs. Winston.
(c) Lady Bernice Gilliam.
(d) Baronne Clotilde du Loiret.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fleur describe her method of character development?

2. What does Fleur decide to do with the manuscripts when she begins typing them out?

3. Fleur realizes in the first chapter that one of her senses has a more keen memory than the others. Which one is it?

4. What does Fleur believe she might gain from a confrontation with Mr. Alexander, even though she doesn't want one?

5. Why does Dottie tell Fleur that she is upset?

(see the answer key)

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