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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following foods is Harriet preparing for herself?
(a) An English breakfast.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) Fish and chips.
(d) A casserole.

2. What is the name of Seymour's old dealer?
(a) Mr. Davies.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Chirac.
(d) Mr. Sadlier.

3. What city did Chatterton move to in the hope of making a name for himself?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Prague.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

4. What does Cumberland have on his cheek?
(a) A scar.
(b) A scratch.
(c) A wart.
(d) A mole.

5. What does Sadlier call the Seymour paintings in Cumberland's gallery?
(a) Fakes.
(b) Genius.
(c) Craftmanship.
(d) Lithe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edward say when Chatterton's portrait falls off the wall?

2. What university did Mary study at?

3. What kind of book is Flint currently working on?

4. What name is Thomas Chatterton also known as?

5. What does Leno Antiques ask their customers not to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harriet react when Charles mentions that she copied Harrison Bentley's plots for her novels?

2. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

3. Why does Charles hesitate about accepting Harriet's proposal to write her memoirs?

4. What does Flint think about Chatterton's handwriting?

5. What is special about St. Mary Redcliffe Church?

6. What is the problem with Charles' portrait?

7. Why does Mary refuse to write Harriet's memoirs?

8. Why does Charles not take money for the books?

9. How did Chatterton start his career as a writer?

10. Why is Charles happy that Chatterton's handwriting looks like it was written between 1790 and 1830?

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