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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?
(a) The Elder Widow Boot.
(b) Nannie Price.
(c) Nannie Bloggs.
(d) The Widow Boot.

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

4. To where does William walk after returning to his hotel, following the incident in Croydon?
(a) The Megalopolitan Office.
(b) South Kensington.
(c) Westminster Abbey.
(d) Hyde Park.

5. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?
(a) A position of espionage.
(b) A trade representative.
(c) A diplomatic ambassador.
(d) A wartime correspondent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?

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

3. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?

4. How many servants attend to the Boot family?

5. For what does William's companion on the train thank William?

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