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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?
(a) Canute the Celt.
(b) Uther Pendragon.
(c) King Alfred.
(d) Ethelred the Unready.

2. William's heart is described as rising with the plane the first time he takes off. To what is this compared?
(a) Hawklike.
(b) Larklike.
(c) Swanlike.
(d) Fearfully.

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

4. Into what airport does William fly after leaving England?
(a) Aeroport de Marseilles.
(b) Aeroports de Paris.
(c) Le Bourget.
(d) Brussels Airport.

5. What longtime secret ambition of William's is near to fulfillment towards the end of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) To cover a big story.
(b) To fly in a plane.
(c) To leave England.
(d) To visit a foreign country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the last two items William adds to his kit from the equipment emporium?

2. For how long has Mrs. Stitch been stranded in her car when William arrives?

3. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?

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

5. To what does "unnatural" correspond in the telegram William receives at Aden?

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