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

2. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?
(a) St. Bride's Avenue.
(b) Walker Street.
(c) Sloane Street.
(d) Fleet Street.

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

4. At what time does Mr. Salter awake William by telephone while the latter is at the hotel?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 10 a.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

5. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?
(a) India.
(b) Ishmaelia.
(c) Madagascar.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country does <i>The Daily Beast</i> want William Boot to travel?

2. For what item is William asked at the very end of Book 1, Chapter 3?

3. On what animal has William Boot composed one of his "more finished essays," as reported in Book 1, Chapter 2?

4. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?

5. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:

(see the answer key)

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