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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What thought does the narrator give to Brooksmith after Mr. Offord's death?
(a) He refers him for a job somewhere else.
(b) He considers hiring him, but cannot afford it.
(c) He does not give Brooksmith much thought.
(d) He loans him money and helps him set up his own house.

4. What do the Monarchs insist on in respect to the main character?
(a) They will be excellent models for him.
(b) He should help them present an illusion of wealth.
(c) He should sell them all of his work.
(d) He should paint their portraits for a low price.

5. What disappointing news does the main character find out about Captain Everard?
(a) He is heavily in debt.
(b) He has many mistresses.
(c) He is generally regarded as a scoundrel.
(d) He is dying of tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does John Marcher realize about the event he was waiting for?

4. How does James characterize the main character's feelings for her fiancee?

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

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