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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. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?
(a) Mr. Stitch.
(b) Lady Metroland.
(c) Lord Copper.
(d) Mrs. Stitch.

2. After conversing with William about their respective destinations, William's companion on the train begins to read what?
(a) A work of French philosophy.
(b) A copy of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(c) A work of German poetry.
(d) A love letter from his wife.

3. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?
(a) John Courteney Boot.
(b) Lord Copper.
(c) Hillaire Belloc.
(d) The late rector of Boot Magna.

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

5. How does Mr. Salter always answer Lord Copper when the latter is incorrect?
(a) "It is possible."
(b) "Up to a point."
(c) "Within reason, Lord Copper."
(d) "Definitely, Lord Copper."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many copies of John Boot's novel sell in their first year?

2. Into what airport does William fly after leaving England?

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

4. What is William's initial destination on his way to Ishmaelia?

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

(see the answer key)

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