Loitering with Intent Quiz

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How had her main character, Warrender Chase, distinguished himself before the events of the novel begin? (from Chapter 4)

He started a charity to care for war orphans.

He had rescued a woman from a burning building.

He had uncovered a plot to embezzle millions from the Bank of England.

He had an exemplary war record.

Fleur has a job interview at the BBC, but does not get the job. Why, when she looks back, does she remember this fondly? (from Chapter 11)

She runs into a dear friend from childhood and they grow close after getting reacquainted.

Later she does get a job there, and the file from this interview is a source of much amusement.

She meets the man there whom she will ultimately marry.

She decides halfway through the interview that she doesn't want to work there after all, and is bouyed by this realization.

What are Warrender Chase's intentions in Fleur's novel? (from Chapter 4)

He wants a new lover without giving up his current mistress.

She never reveals them, only the effects of his actions.

He wants to be rid of his lovers altogether.

He is trying to start a religious cult.

How does Dottie react to Fleur's novel, now that it is completed? (from Chapter 6)

She says that Theo and Audry haven't found a single error and adore the story.

She tells her she loves it.

She says that it is brilliant but confusing.

she tells her it is a sick novel and that Theo and Audrey agree.

Fleur takes a weekend visit with Wally in his cottage, but is ultimately disappointed. He seems distracted by Warrender Chase, so she begins telling him about her next novel, in the hopes of driving it out. Why, then, is she disappointed? (from Chapter 12)

He can't stop talking about Warrender Chase and wondering if Sir Quentin will meet the same end.

She can't get past her jealousy after seeing the remnants of a previous weekend for two.

She had anticipated a romantic weekend and it turned out to be not nearly as romantic as she'd hoped.

He gets so excited about her next book that he spends the weekend tossing her ideas for it.