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

2. How many copies of John Boot's novel sell in their first year?
(a) 15,000.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 15,000,000.

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

4. Which novel of John Boot's does Mrs. Stitch praise while abed?
(a) <i>Waste of Time<i/>.
(b) <i>The History of Time</i>.
(c) <i>Life of Rimbaud</i>.
(d) <i>The Great Glebe</i>.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?

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

5. Which member of the Boot family owns the motor car?

(see the answer key)

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