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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. How much does William's toothbrush purchased from the hotel cost?
(a) Four shillings.
(b) Five shillings.
(c) One pound.
(d) Eight pounds.

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

5. What phrase does Corker tell William to cable back to London regarding Aden's military preparedness?
(a) "Aden hot."
(b) "Aden warwise."
(c) "Aden unwarwise."
(d) "Arrived in Aden, staying."

6. Who is the proprietor of <i>The Daily Brute</i>?
(a) Lord Copper.
(b) Sir Maubray.
(c) Lord Zinc.
(d) Mr. Salter.

7. What is the name of the ship in which William must travel to Aden?
(a) <i>The Narcissus</i>.
(b) <i>Le Mequerrie</i>.
(c) <i> The Fremonque</i>.
(d) <i>The Francmacon</i>.

8. For what item is William asked at the very end of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) An autograph.
(b) His passport.
(c) A hundred pounds.
(d) His typewriter.

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

10. How many children does the French colonial administrator have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) One.

11. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?
(a) St. Bride's Avenue.
(b) Sloane Street.
(c) Walker Street.
(d) Fleet Street.

12. How does Mr. Salter always answer Lord Copper when the latter is incorrect?
(a) "It is possible."
(b) "Within reason, Lord Copper."
(c) "Definitely, Lord Copper."
(d) "Up to a point."

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

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

15. In what month do the events of the <i>Scoop</i> begin to unfold?
(a) September.
(b) January.
(c) June.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Corker left England previous to the Ishmaelia expedition?

2. How many lords are on staff at the Megalopolitan office?

3. What word does William use to describe the captain's wife to Corker upon first meeting the latter?

4. What object does Corker purchase for himself while at Steamer Point?

5. How many members of the Boot family live in Boot Magna Hall?

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