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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?
(a) A trade representative.
(b) A position of espionage.
(c) A wartime correspondent.
(d) A diplomatic ambassador.

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

3. Which member of the Boot family owns the house and estate?
(a) Bernard Boot.
(b) Roderick Boot.
(c) Theodore Boot.
(d) William Boot.

4. What time of day does John Boot visit the Stitch residence?
(a) 3 p.m.
(b) 12 p.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) 7 a.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of coin does William mistakenly attempt to give the steward on the train to London?

2. Why does John Boot want to get away from London?

3. How long does Mrs. Stitch take in the bath while John Boot waits?

4. Who is the proprietor of <i>The Daily Brute</i>?

5. How many lords are on staff at the Megalopolitan office?

(see the answer key)

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