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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mr. Alexander keep insisting that Fleur move into a larger room in the his boarding house?
(a) He has another boarder who wants Fleur's room.
(b) His wife cannot stand Fleur and wants to charge her more rent.
(c) Her room is overcrowded with books, papers and the evidence of constant visitors.
(d) He knows she is considering a roommate and will need more space.

4. Who serves as the primary comic relief in the early part of the book?
(a) Lady Edwina.
(b) Fleur Talbot.
(c) Sir Eric Findlay.
(d) Mr. Alexander.

5. How does Fleur feel when Sir Quentin decides to take over the manuscript editing?
(a) She was angry because she loved the work.
(b) She didn't care one way or the other.
(c) She is glad to be rid of it because they'd started writing about their romantic adventures.
(d) She was disappointed because the members liked her work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Edwina behaves erratically with Sir Quentin and Beryl Tims. What are the symptoms of her supposed dementia?

2. How does Dottie initially react to the members of the Autobiographical Association?

3. How is the plot of Warrender Chase, the novel, influenced by Fleur's experience at the Autobiographical Association?

4. How does Fleur feel about her name?

5. Which character becomes more important to the story in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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