Loitering with Intent Quiz

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With her manuscript missing, what does Fleur fears that it could be in anyone's hands, being put to any sort of use. What is her other concern about it at this point? (from Chapter 8)

That if no copy any longer exists, Warrender Chase has ceased to exist.

That without it, she will lose the inspiration to continue writing.

That she will be embarrassed if the libel charge becomes public.

That she will be left penniless if someone takes it and publishes it

Leslie's novel was published around the same time as Warrender Chase, and received feeble reviews. How is Warrender Chase received? (from Chapter 12)

Nothing happens during the first two weeks, then suddenly positive reviews pour in.

Positive reviews come out immediately.

The first reviews are tepid, but one good review is finally printed, and that seems to turn the tide.

Warrender Chase is only mildly well-received, but her next novel does very well.

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

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

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

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

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

What happens when Dottie visited Fleur's room the evening after Fleur found her manuscript? (from Chapter 10)

Fleur accuses Dottie of plagiarizing Warrender Chase.

They argue and Dottie throws whiskey on the copies Fleur is typing.

Dottie tells Fleur that Sir Quentin is coming to retrieve the papers Fleur took from his flat.

Dottie accuses Fleur of breaking into her flat and stealing a ream of paper.

What does Fleur realize when she gets home after learning from her publisher that he will not publish her novel? (from Chapter 8)

That if she renames the novel, she can simply take it to a new publisher.

That perhaps she should use a pseudonym before trying to get anything else published.

That Sir Quentin is right, and that she must admit her guilt.

That the publisher has the only typescript of Warrender Chase.