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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 does James say fiction must be, above all?
(a) Sincere.
(b) Accurate.
(c) Moral.
(d) True.

2. What does James say is more important than genius?
(a) Talent.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Character.
(d) Morality.

3. What changes for Mr. Offord?
(a) His health declines.
(b) He loses his memory.
(c) He adopts Brooksmith.
(d) He inherits money.

4. Where is Oronte from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Sicily.

5. How does James characterize the Moreens?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Bookish.
(c) Naïve.
(d) Flamboyant.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Dencombe feel about his writing career?

4. Who chooses which visitors to admit to Mr. Offord's house?

5. What condition does Pemberton impose on his agreement to work without pay?

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