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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Antiquary in Scott's novel?
(a) Jonathon Oldbuck.
(b) Edie Ochiltree.
(c) Miss Grizzle.
(d) Lovel.

2. Forster believes the truest way to look at a novel is by examining the author's what?
(a) Structure.
(b) Notes.
(c) Meaning.
(d) Past.

3. Forster contends that while The Antiquary has suspense, it lacks what?
(a) Passion.
(b) Theme.
(c) Marketability.
(d) Story.

4. In Forster's opinion, what is the key failing of English fiction?
(a) Provincialism.
(b) Value.
(c) Plot.
(d) Characters.

5. Forster gives his series of lectures on the Aspects of the Novel at Trinity College at _______________.
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Princeton University.
(d) Oxford University.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story appeals to what is ___________ in people.

2. What is the only literary tool to have an effect on tyrants and savages?

3. In what year does E.M. Forster present his lecture series, Aspects of the Novel?

4. Forster's third set of excerpts in the Introduction are from Virgina Woolf and _______________.

5. All writers, regardless of time period or subject matter, write because of what?

(see the answer key)

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