Loitering with Intent Quiz

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What does Fleur ask of her friends, Theo and Audrey? (from Chapter 5)

To read the proofs of her novel and check only for spelling errors.

To read the proofs of her novel and critique the character development.

To help her brainstorm ideas for her next novel's plotline.

To take over the Sunday walks with Lady Edwina so she can concentrate on her next book.

How does Wally react to Fleur's anecdotes about the Autobiographical Association? (from Chapter 6)

He enjoys them greatly.

He is bored and repeatedly tries to change the subject.

He is appalled at the idea of "fixing" supposedly true memoirs.

He asks Fleur if he can join the organization.

Fleur has a job interview at the BBC, but does not get the job. Why, when she looks back, does she remember this fondly? (from Chapter 11)

She decides halfway through the interview that she doesn't want to work there after all, and is bouyed by this realization.

She meets the man there whom she will ultimately marry.

She runs into a dear friend from childhood and they grow close after getting reacquainted.

Later she does get a job there, and the file from this interview is a source of much amusement.

Who does Dottie tell Fleur that she enjoys sleeping with, even though she just explained earlier that doing so is a sacrifice? (from Chapter 10)

Fleur's friend Wally.

Sir Quentin.

Revisson Doe.

Leslie.

Fleur takes a weekend visit with Wally in his cottage, but is ultimately disappointed. He seems distracted by Warrender Chase, so she begins telling him about her next novel, in the hopes of driving it out. Why, then, is she disappointed? (from Chapter 12)

She had anticipated a romantic weekend and it turned out to be not nearly as romantic as she'd hoped.

He can't stop talking about Warrender Chase and wondering if Sir Quentin will meet the same end.

He gets so excited about her next book that he spends the weekend tossing her ideas for it.

She can't get past her jealousy after seeing the remnants of a previous weekend for two.