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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. Where does the narrator think Brooksmith is now?
(a) Hobnobbing in London.
(b) Waiting table for the gods.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Playing horses in America.

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

3. What does Dencombe realize as he dies?
(a) People only get one chance.
(b) People die and get reborn all the time.
(c) Writers are already dead.
(d) Books only live forever if they have readers.

4. Who is Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Miss Tita's niece.
(b) Aspern's lover.
(c) Aspern's aunt.
(d) Aspern's wife.

5. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?
(a) Fixing drinks.
(b) Hiding the affairs.
(c) Moderating discussion.
(d) Managing the servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dencombe find when he reads his new book?

2. Who haunts the house on jolly corner?

3. In what month is 'The Beast in the Jungle' set?

4. How does James describe Miss Vernham?

5. What does the publisher bring to Julianne Bordereau?

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