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

2. How many members of the Boot family live in Boot Magna Hall?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

3. At what time does William Boot, after a harrowing morning in the hotel, reach Copper House, to Mr. Salter's dismay?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 2 p.m.
(c) 4 p.m.
(d) 12 p.m.

4. How does William's train companion relate making the acquaintance of his valet?
(a) They met at an English pub.
(b) They went to church together.
(c) They both once worked at <i>The Daily Brute</i>.
(d) They served together in the war.

5. With how many other passengers does William fly on his way to Paris?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?

2. For how long has Mrs. Stitch been stranded in her car when William arrives?

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

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

5. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?

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