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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Art of Fiction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assurance does Dr. Hugh give Dencombe?
(a) He will be immortalized in his books.
(b) He will live a long time.
(c) He will live forever.
(d) He will write another six books.

2. How does Spencer Brydon acquire a second house?
(a) He bought it.
(b) By inheritance.
(c) As a gift.
(d) As a business investment.

3. How does the main character find out that Lady Bradeen's husband has discovered the affair with Captain Everard?
(a) By chance.
(b) By talking with another telegraph operator.
(c) By talking with Mrs. Jordan.
(d) By talking with Captain Everard.

4. What does Mr. Offord leave to Brooksmith when he dies?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 80 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

5. What does the main character do to help Lady Bradeen?
(a) Corrects an error in her telegram.
(b) Protects her reputation.
(c) Saves her money.
(d) Warns her about her husband's visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does James describe Miss Churm?

2. How long did stories need to be in James' time?

3. Why does James say John Marcher lives like this?

4. What inducement does the fiancee offer the main character?

5. Where does May Bartram think she has met John Marcher before?

(see the answer key)

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