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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day does John Boot visit the Stitch residence?
(a) 12 p.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) 3 p.m.

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

3. What is the new word which Josephine learns and uses to describe many things to John Boot?
(a) Superfluous.
(b) Banal.
(c) Mundane.
(d) Trivial.

4. After whose style has William Boot modeled his writing?
(a) Hillaire Belloc.
(b) John Courteney Boot.
(c) Lord Copper.
(d) The late rector of Boot Magna.

5. What sort of car does Mrs. Stitch drive?
(a) A large black car.
(b) A large white car.
(c) A tiny black car.
(d) A mid-size blue car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month do the events of the <i>Scoop</i> begin to unfold?

2. What is the cost to transport William's luggage to his first destination?

3. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?

4. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?

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

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