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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?
(a) As generous.
(b) As strict.
(c) As old.
(d) As beautiful.

2. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Memories of summer camp.
(b) Memories of the war.
(c) Memories of his family.
(d) Memories of school.

3. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?
(a) Law.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Science.
(d) Medicine.

4. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) A hot plate.
(b) A pan.
(c) A measuring cup.
(d) A can opener.

5. Where does Widmerpool say Templer's family gets their fortune from?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Gold.
(c) Oil.
(d) Logging.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jenkins joins Stringham for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing", what crisis does Stringham refer to?

2. What is Jenkins' relation to Giles?

3. What is La Grenadiere?

4. What does Le Bas find which gets Templer kicked out of school in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. How does Jenkins describe Templer's personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the incident involving the wanted poster.

2. What does Jenkins say he can see when he looks back at his memories of school?

3. Where does Jenkins travel to in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"? Who does he find is also there?

4. Who does Jenkins find attractive at the dance in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"? What does Sunny question Jenkins about on the train?

5. What caused the rift between Jenkins' father and his brother, Giles?

6. What does Templer admit when he returns late to the boarding house from London?

7. How does Jenkins describe Widmerpool?

8. What opportunity presents itself to Stringham at one of Sillers' afternoon tea events?

9. Why does Jenkins ask his uncle Giles to put out his cigarette?

10. What is Widmerpool doing when he and Jenkins first meet?

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