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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. On what animal has William Boot composed one of his "more finished essays," as reported in Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) The willow-tailed fox.
(b) The badger.
(c) The wolf.
(d) The great crested grebe.

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

3. What is William's initial destination on his way to Ishmaelia?
(a) Tangiers.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Paris.
(d) Marseilles.

4. How long does Mrs. Stitch take in the bath while John Boot waits?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 25 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

5. What has Nannie Bloggs promised William if ever she wins the Irish Sweepstakes?
(a) To take him in a plane.
(b) To take him across seas.
(c) To buy him a car.
(d) To send him to journalism school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object of William's passes by the customs officials of the airport without scrutiny?

2. What bizarre claim does the pseudo-consul of the second Ishmaelite Legation make?

3. For what item is William asked at the very end of Book 1, Chapter 3?

4. With whom does William meet at the first Ishmaelite Legation?

5. What does the Swiss waiter attempt to persuade William's companion in the train to purchase?

(see the answer key)

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