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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jolly Corner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dencombe expect when he opens the package he has received?
(a) To be proud of his book.
(b) To get a dire diagnosis for his health.
(c) To see the flaws in his book.
(d) To find that the check was for less than he expected.

2. How does Spencer Brydon encounter the city he moves to at the beginning of 'Jolly Corner'?
(a) He is repulsed by it.
(b) He is appalled by the changes.
(c) He finds it charming.
(d) He is fascinated by how it has not changed.

3. How does James characterize the relationship between Mr. Offord and Brooksmith?
(a) Intimate friends.
(b) Distant relations.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Employee-employer.

4. What does Dr. Hugh bring to Dencombe after Dencombe's collapse?
(a) Medication.
(b) A copy of his first book for Dencombe to sign.
(c) A favorable review in a literary journal.
(d) Jewelry from the Countess.

5. How does the telegraph operator help Lady Bradeen and Captain Everard?
(a) She hides their correspondence from investigators.
(b) She prevents Lady Bradeen's husband from finding out.
(c) She contains the fallout of their affair.
(d) She poses as Captain Everard's lover for the sake of Lady Bradeen's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Oronte from?

2. What kind of people are the Monarchs, according to the main character?

3. How does James characterize the relationship between May Bartram and John Marcher?

4. Who is Julianne Bordereau?

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

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