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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month is 'The Middle Years' set?
(a) September.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) June.

2. Where does the narrator think Brooksmith is now?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Waiting table for the gods.
(c) Hobnobbing in London.
(d) Playing horses in America.

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

4. Who steers conversation at Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Brooksmith.
(b) Mr. Offord.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The guests steer it among themselves.

5. What changes for Mr. Offord?
(a) He adopts Brooksmith.
(b) His health declines.
(c) He loses his memory.
(d) He inherits money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dencombe realize as he dies?

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

3. How does James characterize Oronte and Miss Churm as models?

4. Who is the main character of 'The Real Thing'?

5. How does James describe Brooksmith's physical appearance?

(see the answer key)

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