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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The secret lives of people in novels are __________.
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Imperfect.
(c) Invisible.
(d) Visible.

2. Who does Forster quote at the end of his discussion on prophecy?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Lawrence.
(c) Blake.
(d) Browning.

3. Forster refers to prophecy as being a(n) _______ in the novelist's voice.
(a) Sound.
(b) Accent.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Knowledge.

4. Works that deal with real people are called what?
(a) Mysteries.
(b) Mosaics.
(c) Memoirs.
(d) Memories.

5. The purpose of food in fiction is mostly a ____________ one.
(a) Social.
(b) Substance.
(c) Sustenance.
(d) Subtley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the French critic Forster quotes in his discussion of People?

2. Forster surmises that the character Moll was born out the author's experience in _____________.

3. Birth and death are the what of the five facts of human life?

4. What does Forster say is absolutely essential to a plot?

5. How many hours of the day does Forster suppose should be devoted to love?

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