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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 beverage does Mr. Salter assume William Boot enjoys?
(a) Cider.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Whiskey.

2. What is the title of William Boot's regular column in <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) <i>Lush Places.</i>
(b) <i>Plashy Fens.</i>
(c) <i>The Questing Vole.</i>
(d) <i>London Gentleman.</i>

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

4. How many lords are on staff at the Megalopolitan office?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) One.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

5. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Editor of the Domestic News.
(b) Assistant editor of the Financial Section.
(c) Trade reporter.
(d) Editor of the Women's Page.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Roman author is Josephine reading on John Boot's arrival?

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

3. With what animal does Priscilla mischievously replace the animal on which William Boot had written for his recent Lush Places article?

4. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?

5. Which novel of John Boot's does Mrs. Stitch praise while abed?

(see the answer key)

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