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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the publisher's rent?
(a) 1,000 francs.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 100 francs.
(d) 100 pounds.

2. What effect have the Monarchs had on the main character's art, according to Jack Hawley?
(a) They distract from it.
(b) They bring it to life.
(c) They expand it.
(d) They hurt it.

3. What does Dencombe feel about his future?
(a) He is apprehensive about his savings holding out.
(b) He expects to begin over again.
(c) He looks forward to critical appreciation for the book he is working on now.
(d) He is depressed about his narrowing prospects.

4. How does James characterize the relationship between Morgan and Pemberton?
(a) Comrades.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Enemies.
(d) Brothers.

5. What does the narrator send to Brooksmith?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Friends.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Moreen hold in her hands while she makes her offer to Pemberton?

2. How does James describe Brooksmith's personality?

3. What is the main character's response to this insistence?

4. How does James describe the Countess?

5. Where does the narrator think Brooksmith is now?

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