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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Beast in the Jungle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is discussed at Mr. Offord's home?
(a) Art and ideas.
(b) High society.
(c) Business.
(d) Politics.

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

3. Why does Lady Bradeen stop using the main character's telegraph office?
(a) She is sure the main character has stolen from her.
(b) She understands that the main character is watching her.
(c) She moves away.
(d) She suspects the main character of having a crush on Captain Everard.

4. What is Dr. Hugh's reaction to Dencombe's book?
(a) He is enthusiastic by reserved.
(b) He praises it lavishly.
(c) He is unrestrainedly critical.
(d) He is profoundly personally moved.

5. What was Julianne Bordereau's response to the publisher's initial request?
(a) She responded coyly.
(b) She rudely rejected him.
(c) She started to negotiate with him.
(d) She proposed terms that were more expensive than he could afford.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is the Munich engaged?

2. How does James describe the Countess?

3. What is clear to the reader and to Captain Everard, but not to the main character?

4. What happens to Lady Bradeen's husband after he discovers his wife's affair?

5. What had John Marcher told May Bartram when they met earlier?

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