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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?
(a) Uther Pendragon.
(b) Canute the Celt.
(c) Ethelred the Unready.
(d) King Alfred.

2. What items does Lord Copper especially impress upon William to take on his trip?
(a) Cleft sticks.
(b) Water-proof pens.
(c) Copies of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(d) Hiking boots.

3. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?
(a) Nannie Bloggs.
(b) The Widow Boot.
(c) Nannie Price.
(d) The Elder Widow Boot.

4. What important individual initially meets William at the equipment emporium?
(a) General Cruttwell.
(b) Algernon Stitch.
(c) John Boot.
(d) Lord Copper.

5. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?
(a) Tenochtitlan.
(b) Regensburg.
(c) Jacksonburg.
(d) Reykjavik.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the companion's valet on the train?

2. What side of the Ishmaelite conflict does Lord Copper insist is in the right?

3. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?

4. What object of William's passes by the customs officials of the airport without scrutiny?

5. What word describes William Boot's opinion of his visits to London?

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