A novel isn’t necessarily meant to be read in a single sitting nor designed to produce a single effect. Whereas a short story is intended to be read in a single setting and designed to produce a single effect.
He published them anonymously 'cause they were very political and sarcastic.
1. READ THE PASSAGE.
2. LOOK AT THE READING TO MAKE PREDICTIONS OF THE TOPIC.
3. SKIM THROUGH THE FIRST PARAGRAPH, AND LOOK FOR THE GIST.
4. READ THE FIRST PARAGRAPH FOR UNDERSTANDING.
5. LOOK AT EACH PARAGRAPH.