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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 position do the Monarchs always occupy in the illustrations the main character makes?
(a) They drain life from the pictures.
(b) They bring life to the pictures.
(c) They are the only interesting figures in the pictures.
(d) They dominate the others.

2. What has Dencombe just received as 'The Middle Years' opens?
(a) His most recent book.
(b) A letter from his wife.
(c) Notice of a friend's death.
(d) A check.

3. What happens to Dencombe before he can tell Dr. Hugh that he is a writer?
(a) He dies.
(b) He faints.
(c) Dr. Hugh tells him about the Countess and Miss Vernham.
(d) Dr. Hugh is called away.

4. How does James describe the Countess?
(a) Stout and middle-aged.
(b) Mousy and retiring.
(c) Fit and energetic.
(d) Fragile and unhealthy-looking.

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(c) Aspern's unpublished manuscripts.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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what location is 'The Middle Years' set?

2. What does Mr. Offord conduct in his home?

3. Who is Morgan?

4. What accessory does Julianne Bordereau wear in the publisher's presence?

5. What does the publisher agree to do for Julianne Bordereau?

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