A Ladder to the Sky Quiz

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What does the author suggest as Dash Hardy passes Erich in the hallway with a bottle of champagne and two glasses? (from Part 1: Before the Wall Came Down)

Dash is celebrating the signing of a new book deal.

Dash is heading to a party meant only for the younger writers.

Dash is heading to his room to meet the Spanish novelist.

Dash is heading off to have a romantic liaison with Maurice.

Why does Daniel slap Jupiter in response to being kissed? (from Interlude: The Threatened Animal)

He wants to scare her away.

He has seen this kind of behavior on some of the television programs he watches.

He did not like being kissed and has seen other boys interact this way on the playground.

He has witnessed Maurice hitting one of his dates.

Why does Erich want Maurice to travel with him on the book tour? (from Part 1: Before the Wall Came Down)

He hopes that Maurice will become enamored and engage in a sexual relationship with him.

He never had a son of his own and feels that Maurice could in some ways fulfill that role.

He is in need of a personal assistant to help him while on tour.

He wants to mentor Maurice because he sees that he has a great deal of talent.

Whose stories does Maurice tell? (from Part 3: Other People's Stories)

He really only tells his own story.

He tells the story of every truly ambitious person in the literary world.

He tells the stories belonging to Erich, Edith, Dash and Daniel.

He tells not only his story, but those of Erich, Edith, Dash and Daniel.

What is the significance of the Swallow's Nest in the novel? (from Interlude: The Swallow's Nest)

Male swallows choose a nest and then attract mates, much as Gore maintains his estate and attracts a flock of friends.

The home is situated high on a cliff overlooking everything in the area, just as Gore has reached great literary heights and is revered by many.

There are large flocks of swallows on the grounds so Gore named the estate in their honor.

Gore likes to function as a mentor and mother bird to young writers.