Middle England by Jonathan Coe

What is the main sentiment expressed by the novelist Robert Harris about the referendum, as quoted in the text?

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Neutral and indifferent

• Depressing, divisive, and duplicitous

• Excited and celebratory

Who is the author of the novel "Middle England," from which the excerpt is taken?

• Jonathan Coe

• Robert Harris

• Benjamin Farage

• Nigel Farage

What does Benjamin think after reading Robert Harris's tweet about the referendum?

• He disagrees with Harris's sentiment.

• He feels indifferent about the referendum.

• He agrees and thinks, "Amen to that."

• He believes the referendum was necessary.

What does the character Farage do in the scene described in the text?

• He delivers a speech in front of a crowd.

• He stands in front of a poster, beaming and joking with camera crews.

• He writes a tweet about the referendum.

• He debates with Benjamin about the referendum.

What is the tone of the excerpt regarding the referendum?

• Celebratory and proud

• Critical and disheartened

• Neutral and factual

• Hopeful and optimistic

What was the television channel Benjamin was watching in the background?

• CNN

• BBC News Channel

• Sky News

• Al Jazeera

What was the main message on the Leave.EU campaign poster unveiled by Nigel Farage?

• Breaking Free Together

• Breaking Point

• United We Stand

• Freedom for All

How did Benjamin react to the Leave.EU campaign poster?

• He was indifferent.

• He was amused.

• He shuddered at its xenophobia.

• He supported it.

What event had affected Benjamin's father’s pronunciation?

• A car accident

• A mini-stroke

• A severe cold

• A speech impediment

What action did Benjamin's father take that surprised him?

• He went to a rally.

• He voted in the referendum.

• He joined the Leave.EU campaign.

• He traveled abroad.