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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In The Cage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the young man, whom Dencombe sees approaching, doing?
(a) Reading one of his books.
(b) Reading a letter.
(c) Discoursing to the young girl.
(d) Reading a critical review of his book.

2. What does the publisher agree to do for Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Tend to the garden himself.
(b) Hire someone to tend the garden.
(c) Bring flowers to Miss Tita.
(d) Build a terrace in the garden.

3. What does Mrs. Moreen hold in her hands while she makes her offer to Pemberton?
(a) A checkbook.
(b) A pair of soiled gloves.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her hat.

4. What accessory does Julianne Bordereau wear in the publisher's presence?
(a) An ostrich-feather hat.
(b) A green eye shade.
(c) An emerald necklace.
(d) A head wrap.

5. How far is the publisher willing to go to get the Aspern papers?
(a) Marrying Julianne Bordereau.
(b) Paying 1,000 pounds.
(c) Paying 1,000 francs.
(d) Marrying Miss Tita.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Monarchs' reaction when the main character chooses Oronte and Miss Churm for the refined characters in the illustrations?

2. What is the main character's response to this insistence?

3. Who summons the narrator to Brooksmith's bedside when Brooksmith falls ill?

4. How does James describe Miss Vernham?

5. What happens to Dencombe before he can tell Dr. Hugh that he is a writer?

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