QUESTIONS 1-5

1.

In all three extracts, "Hotel du Lac" is...

A.     commended for its wit and humour.
B.     strongly recommended.
C.     said to have a rather interesting heroine.
D.     described as very popular.

2.

Our impression of Edith Hope is of...

A.     a jealous, sensuous woman.
B.     an ardent and passionate feminist.
C.     a simple, romantic lady.
D.     a complex and self-contradictory character.

3.

What do extracts 1 and 3 both do?

A.     Give an outline of the plot.
B.     Make much of the leading character's personality.
C.     Make mention of the heroine's sense of humour.
D.     Compare "Hotel du Lac" with other novels.

4.

Which of these statements is true?

A.     Extract 1 gives the most objective information about the author.
B.     Extract 2 expresses the most subjective reaction to the book.
C.     Extract 3 tells us most about the setting for the novel.
D.     All extracts employ a fairly formal tone.

5.

 Which of the three extracts could be from the back-cover information about the novel?