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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what animal does Priscilla mischievously replace the animal on which William Boot had written for his recent Lush Places article?
(a) The wolf.
(b) The badger.
(c) The willow-tailed fox.
(d) The great crested grebe.

2. With what sort of art is Corker infatuated?
(a) American Art.
(b) Oriental Art.
(c) African Art.
(d) Occidental Art.

3. What French philosopher is mentioned in Book 1, Chapter 4, section 6?
(a) Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
(b) Rene Descartes.
(c) Jacques Maritain.
(d) Voltaire.

4. Which member of the Boot family owns the motor car?
(a) Uncle Roderick.
(b) Aunt Anne.
(c) Priscilla Boot.
(d) Uncle Theodore.

5. How many copies of John Boot's novel sell in their first year?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 15,000,000.

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

7. What is the cost to transport William's luggage to his first destination?
(a) 301 pounds.
(b) 130 pounds.
(c) 107 pounds.
(d) 103 pounds.

8. To what does "unnatural" correspond in the telegram William receives at Aden?
(a) Ishmaelia.
(b) Universal News.
(c) Sea travel.
(d) Expenses.

9. What beverage does Corker attempt to order from the steward on the boat?
(a) A tablespoon of butter.
(b) A glass of Riesling.
(c) A pint of bitter.
(d) A glass of Bourdeaux.

10. Where is William intending to depart the train?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Tangiers.
(c) Avignon.
(d) The Cote d'Azur.

11. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?
(a) The late rector of Boot Magna.
(b) John Courteney Boot.
(c) Hillaire Belloc.
(d) Lord Copper.

12. After conversing with William about their respective destinations, William's companion on the train begins to read what?
(a) A work of German poetry.
(b) A copy of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(c) A work of French philosophy.
(d) A love letter from his wife.

13. What word describes William Boot's opinion of his visits to London?
(a) Thrilling.
(b) Boring.
(c) Glorious.
(d) Horrifying.

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

15. Of what does Mr. Salter insist Lord Copper must remain ignorant?
(a) William oversleeping by half a day.
(b) Mrs. Stitch discovering the mix-up.
(c) A fire in Lord Copper's office.
(d) The oversight of the passport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beverage does Mr. Salter assume William Boot enjoys?

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

3. How does Josephine Stitch always greet John Boot?

4. Into what airport does William fly after leaving England?

5. What makes Corker ill while on the ship to Ishmaelia?

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