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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orwell use as an example of a new form of children's literature?
(a) The "Superman" comics.
(b) The "Penrod" series.
(c) The "Nancy Drew" series.
(d) The "Hardy Boys" series.

2. Orwell states that books are the least expensive media pleasures, next to what?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Cinema.
(c) Radio.
(d) Television.

3. According to Orwell, how would reviews be handled in an ideal world?
(a) More people would write reviews, so that each reviewer wouldn't have to do as much work.
(b) The number of works being reviewed would be greatly restricted.
(c) Ordinary people would write reviews and share them with one another.
(d) There wouldn't be any reviews.

4. The murderer, according to Orwell, kills his victim to avoid what?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Disgrace or scandal.
(d) Financial ruin.

5. According to Orwell, what are the feelings between two teams in a sporting event?
(a) Friendliness.
(b) Ill-will.
(c) Hospitality.
(d) Sportsmanship.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Orwell, when is the best time to read a good murder mystery?

2. What does Orwell refer to as the era of great murder mystery literature?

3. How does Orwell feel about Jack the Ripper?

4. Orwell refers to the art of which countries to prove that those who work outdoors are interested in nature?

5. How much did it cost to plant the garden Orwell describes in Chapter 13?

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