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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does William's companion on the train thank William?
(a) For conversing with him.
(b) For shooing off the Swiss waiter.
(c) For the use of his lighter.
(d) For allowing him on his plane.

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

3. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?
(a) <i>The Twopence</i>.
(b) <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(c) <i>The Daily Brute</i>.
(d) <i>The Messageries Maritimes</i>.

4. What important individual initially meets William at the equipment emporium?
(a) Algernon Stitch.
(b) General Cruttwell.
(c) John Boot.
(d) Lord Copper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what sort of art is Corker infatuated?

2. For what do the initials of Corker's agency "U.N." stand?

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

4. What is the name of the woman who attends William in the equipment emporium?

5. How does Josephine Stitch always greet John Boot?

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