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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Upbringing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Sillers serve at the school?
(a) He is the advisor to the student council.
(b) He is an informal counsellor.
(c) He is a junior dean.
(d) He is a party planner.

2. Why is Farebrother at Stringham's home?
(a) To purchase the property.
(b) To talk business.
(c) To visit Stringham's grandfather.
(d) To drop off his wife.

3. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?
(a) Lights a cigarette.
(b) Plays loud music.
(c) Brings in alcohol.
(d) Rearranges the furniture.

4. What is the name of Stringham's step-father?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Buster.
(c) Barney.
(d) Basil.

5. What is Jenkins looking at at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A photo album.
(b) The sunset.
(c) A fire.
(d) A painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins identify the girl he likes at La Grenadiere by?

2. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?

3. What article of Widmerpool's clothing do fellow students note is unique?

4. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?

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