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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 sort of coin does William mistakenly attempt to give the steward on the train to London?
(a) A sovereign.
(b) A pound.
(c) A six-pence.
(d) A shilling.

2. How many servants attend to the Boot family?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

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

4. Into what airport does William fly after leaving England?
(a) Brussels Airport.
(b) Le Bourget.
(c) Aeroport de Marseilles.
(d) Aeroports de Paris.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With how many other passengers does William fly on his way to Paris?

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

4. To where does William walk after returning to his hotel, following the incident in Croydon?

5. On what animal has William Boot composed one of his "more finished essays," as reported in Book 1, Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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