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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Years.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the main character working on when the Monarchs come to see him?
(a) Writing a pamphlet.
(b) Illustrating a book.
(c) Composing a letter.
(d) Looking for a model.
2. What kind of people are the Monarchs, according to the main character?
(a) People who go to the opera to listen to the music.
(b) People who keep a lot of pets.
(c) People who think they are buying artists, not paintings.
(d) People who visit country houses.
3. How does James describe Brooksmith's physical appearance?
(a) Lanky.
(b) Short.
(c) Fat.
(d) Tall.
4. How does James characterize the Monarchs as models?
(a) Inventive.
(b) Useless.
(c) Fidgety.
(d) Uncreative.
5. What do the Monarchs insist on in respect to the main character?
(a) They will be excellent models for him.
(b) He should help them present an illusion of wealth.
(c) He should sell them all of his work.
(d) He should paint their portraits for a low price.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?
2. What happens to Dencombe before he can tell Dr. Hugh that he is a writer?
3. What position do the Monarchs always occupy in the illustrations the main character makes?
4. Where does Brooksmith go after his mother dies?
5. The Monarchs ask the main character for ___________.
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