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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does William see in the dark while Rosie is having tea with Mary-Ann?
(a) His uncle.
(b) Ted.
(c) Kemp.
(d) No one.

2. How does Driffield appear physically the last time William sees him?
(a) Shrunken and thin.
(b) Strong and hale.
(c) Greatly overweight.
(d) A bit overweight.

3. With whom has Kear just spent a weekend?
(a) The publisher of a very prestigious house that wants Kear to collaborate with Ashenden.
(b) Kear's sister.
(c) Driffield's widow.
(d) A friend in high places politically.

4. What is Quentin Forde most interested in at the Driffields' parties?
(a) Rosie's beauty.
(b) Talking to Jasper Gibbons.
(c) Talking to Ted about plots.
(d) Coming to the attention of Isabel Trafford.

5. What does William do when he sneaks out to the Driffields?
(a) Songs and whist.
(b) Gambles.
(c) Plays dice.
(d) Helps Rosie cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Roy use William's memories of singing at Ted's home?

2. What does William do all day while living at Vincent Square?

3. What does William wonder about Ted?

4. What do some of the people at Mrs. Greencourt's tea party believe about literature?

5. What is William determined to do despite his uncle forbidding it?

(see the answer key)

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