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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Unbearable Bassingtons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the rich Armenian who refused Mr. Lammer's request?
(a) He was shot and left to die.
(b) He was thrown over the cliffs.
(c) He was run over by a carriage.
(d) He was beaten nearly to death.

2. What have none of Marion Eggelby's children been brought up to play?
(a) Draughts.
(b) Boule.
(c) Croquet.
(d) Cards.

3. Where did Courtenay Youghal's "plum-roan gelding" win a prize?
(a) Churchill Downs.
(b) Islington.
(c) Pimlico.
(d) Keeneleand Racetrack.

4. At what time, in Amalie's tale, would wolves begin to howl?
(a) As the deceased was pronounced dead.
(b) As the dying took their final breath.
(c) After the deceased was buried.
(d) Just before the hour of death.

5. What is Mr. Lammer's one ruling passion?
(a) Woman watching.
(b) Egg-collecting.
(c) Buzzard watching.
(d) Breeding horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who "sat immersed in mature flirtation" on a bench facing the Northern Pheasantry?

2. What is Theophil Eshley's profession "by force of environment"?

3. In "The Chaplet," what waltz is the orchestra not playing?

4. What does Reginald threaten the narrator with, for being rude, in "Reginald on the Academy"?

5. When, according to Reginald in "Reginald on the Academy", does one go to Heaven prematurely?

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