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

2. What do Oronte and Miss Churm do to assume different characters?
(a) Invent speeches for the characters.
(b) Change clothes.
(c) Begin speaking differently.
(d) Close their eyes.

3. Who is Jeffrey Aspern?
(a) A painter.
(b) A clerk.
(c) A publisher.
(d) A renowned poet.

4. Where does Dencombe feel he is in his life?
(a) In the beginning.
(b) Still developing toward his peak.
(c) Beyond the middle point.
(d) At the end.

5. What is the publisher trying to get his hands on?
(a) Aspern's property.
(b) Aspern's lover.
(c) Aspern's love letters.
(d) Aspern's unpublished manuscripts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Hugh bring to Dencombe after Dencombe's collapse?

2. What is the publisher's rent?

3. How does James characterize Brooksmith' success in his new positions?

4. What thought do Mr. Offord's friends give Brooksmith after Mr. Offord's death?

5. What is the young man, whom Dencombe sees approaching, doing?

(see the answer key)

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