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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. How much does William's toothbrush purchased from the hotel cost?
(a) Five shillings.
(b) Four shillings.
(c) One pound.
(d) Eight pounds.

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

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

4. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?
(a) Fleet Street.
(b) Sloane Street.
(c) Walker Street.
(d) St. Bride's Avenue.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which activity is Mrs. Stitch NOT performing from her bed when John Boot visits?

4. What longtime secret ambition of William's is near to fulfillment towards the end of Book 1, Chapter 3?

5. What famous reporter has <i>The Daily Beast</i> recently lost to a competitor?

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