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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 is the cost to transport William's luggage to his first destination?
(a) 107 pounds.
(b) 301 pounds.
(c) 130 pounds.
(d) 103 pounds.

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

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

4. In what month do the events of the <i>Scoop</i> begin to unfold?
(a) June.
(b) January.
(c) July.
(d) September.

5. Which Roman author is Josephine reading on John Boot's arrival?
(a) Livy.
(b) Tacitus.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Marcus Aurelius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?

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

4. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?

5. At what time does William Boot, after a harrowing morning in the hotel, reach Copper House, to Mr. Salter's dismay?

(see the answer key)

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