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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What longtime secret ambition of William's is near to fulfillment towards the end of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) To visit a foreign country.
(b) To leave England.
(c) To fly in a plane.
(d) To cover a big story.

2. Who is the proprietor of <i>The Daily Brute</i>?
(a) Lord Copper.
(b) Mr. Salter.
(c) Lord Zinc.
(d) Sir Maubray.

3. 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) Sloane Street.
(c) Walker Street.
(d) Fleet Street.

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

5. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:
(a) Small.
(b) Disconcerting.
(c) Disappointing.
(d) Dirty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the cost to transport William's luggage to his first destination?

3. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?

4. From where is William supposed to leave England?

5. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?

(see the answer key)

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