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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eric Findlay interject in at an Association meeting, a phrase Dottie uses later that same evening to Fleur?
(a) "The manuscript additions have become mundane and need spice."
(b) "Sir Quentin insists on complete frankness."
(c) "We must continue developing our own characters as we live."
(d) "Sir Quentin is thrilled with the quality of our recent work."

2. 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 becomes angry that Fleur has an intimate knowledge of his writing style.
(b) She agrees to mention it to him.
(c) She believes Fleur is wrong and decides not to mention it to Leslie.
(d) She begins to cry and changes the subject back to Fleur and the Association.

3. Fleur initially sees Sir Quentin as a "social imposter," but realizes he does have a regal background when she learns that:
(a) He was once a member of parliament.
(b) His father had served in parliament.
(c) He father was a duke.
(d) He is a baronet and his mother the daughter of an earl.

4. Because Fleur continues to hear one particular phrase repeated by Association members, she becomes convinced of what?
(a) That Beryl Tims has mixed up the manuscripts.
(b) That the members are stealing material from each other.
(c) That Sir Quentin has begun acting out an evil plan for them members.
(d) That their manuscripts are all beginning to sound the same.

5. Which of the characters in Fleur's novel most resembles Lady Edwina?
(a) Marjorie.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Proudie.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fleur calls the publisher's office to ask for the typescript back, what is she told?

2. What happens when Dottie returns from Ireland?

3. Where does Leslie live after he moves out of his home with Dottie?

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

5. When Fleur phones Dottie after their visit and inquires if something is bothering her, what does Dottie say?

(see the answer key)

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