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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Assistant editor of the Financial Section.
(b) Editor of the Women's Page.
(c) Editor of the Domestic News.
(d) Trade reporter.

2. How does Mr. Salter always answer Lord Copper when the latter is incorrect?
(a) "Up to a point."
(b) "It is possible."
(c) "Definitely, Lord Copper."
(d) "Within reason, Lord Copper."

3. How long does Mrs. Stitch take in the bath while John Boot waits?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 25 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

4. How many lords are on staff at the Megalopolitan office?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Eight.

5. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?
(a) Reykjavik.
(b) Tenochtitlan.
(c) Regensburg.
(d) Jacksonburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which novel of John Boot's does Mrs. Stitch praise while abed?

2. Who is the proprietor of <i>The Daily Brute</i>?

3. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?

4. What famous reporter has <i>The Daily Beast</i> recently lost to a competitor?

5. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?

(see the answer key)

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