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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Real Thing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does the narrator stop by Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Constantly.
(c) Regularly.
(d) Never.

2. Who is Mr. Giovanelli?
(a) A street urchin.
(b) An Italian lawyer.
(c) A con man.
(d) A salesman.

3. Who chooses which visitors to admit to Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Mrs. Offord.
(b) Mr. Offord.
(c) Brooksmith.
(d) The narrator.

4. Why does the publisher not get the papers?
(a) He cannot afford them.
(b) They never actually existed.
(c) Miss Juliana burns them.
(d) Miss Tita burns them.

5. What outcome is the main character hoping his work will bring?
(a) A commission to illustrate a series of books.
(b) Commissions for portraits.
(c) A commission to write a book.
(d) Investors for his gallery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does James describe Pemberton's salary?

2. Paula and Amy Moreen are employed at _____________.

3. What is Oronte's relationship with the main character?

4. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?

5. How does James characterize the Monarchs as models?

(see the answer key)

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