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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James describe Pemberton?
(a) Brilliant and curious.
(b) Weak and ineffectual.
(c) Sophisticated and smart.
(d) Outgoing and gregarious.

2. What is Dencombe's reaction to the package he has just received?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is thrilled.
(d) He is grateful.

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

4. What assurance does Dr. Hugh give Dencombe?
(a) He will write another six books.
(b) He will live forever.
(c) He will live a long time.
(d) He will be immortalized in his books.

5. Who summons the narrator to Brooksmith's bedside when Brooksmith falls ill?
(a) A friend.
(b) Brooksmith's daughter.
(c) Mr. Offord's daughter.
(d) Brooksmith's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Morgan die?

2. How does James characterize the relationship between Mr. Offord and Brooksmith?

3. What are the main character's feelings about the episode of the Monarchs' visit?

4. What thought does the narrator give to Brooksmith after Mr. Offord's death?

5. How does James characterize the Moreens?

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