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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As further punishment, Paul is
(a) Sent to his attorney for recourse.
(b) Banished from his uncle's home.
(c) Forced to attend his cousin's wedding.
(d) Discredited in the papers.

2. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is
(a) Unfitness for the priesthood.
(b) Indecent behavior.
(c) Poor attitude.
(d) Failure to thrive.

3. What does the five percent of ninety pounds represent?
(a) The deduction from Paul's paycheck.
(b) What Paul will pay to Fagan for the job.
(c) We do not know.
(d) What Fagan will pay to Paul when he starts working.

4. What was it about Paul that led to the attack on him?
(a) His tie that was similar to the Bollingers'.
(b) His objection to drunkenness.
(c) His sobriety, which was offensive.
(d) His academic excellence.

5. Dr. Fagan wants to be sure that boys from wealthy families
(a) Invite the family servants.
(b) Win at least two events.
(c) Invite their grandparents.
(d) Have the day off.

6. Lady Circumference is ill at ease with people
(a) Who are of another color.
(b) Who are undereducated.
(c) Who are richer than she.
(d) Who are not from England.

7. Paul's first impression of the students at Llanabba is that
(a) They are happy to be there.
(b) They are very undisciplined.
(c) They are mischievous.
(d) They are rude to the servants.

8. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?
(a) He wants to preserve his honor.
(b) He wants no further dealings with Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(c) He wants to hear it face to face.
(d) It is not enough to make up for the damage.

9. What happened to Lord Tangent at the sporting event?
(a) He fought with Chokey.
(b) He learned to play a flute.
(c) He was taken away by the musicians.
(d) He was shot in the foot.

10. The Academics, like Mr. Sniggs, like this celebration because of
(a) The exhilaration it provides the students.
(b) The alcohol that is available.
(c) The fines they will be able to charge.
(d) The furniture they will get to replace.

11. Beste-Chetwynde confides in Paul that the students feel Captain Grimes is
(a) A criminal.
(b) A monster.
(c) Half-witted.
(d) Highly intelligent.

12. The impression we get of the education system is that
(a) They hire only within their ranks.
(b) They care deeply for the pupils.
(c) It does not matter if one is qualified.
(d) They are extremely discerning.

13. Prendergast tends to
(a) Blame Grimes for his unhappiness.
(b) Feel sorry for everyone else.
(c) Be a good, but strange friend.
(d) Tell long, meaningless stories of his past.

14. Who clues Pennyfeather in about the bath schedule?
(a) Young Beste-Chetwynde.
(b) Captian Grimes.
(c) Young Clutterbuck.
(d) Dr. Fagan.

15. Paul Pennyfeather's parents are
(a) Prosperous solicitors.
(b) Part of the Scone faculty.
(c) Deceased.
(d) Very supportive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prendergast figures out that hotel guests are being given

2. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?

3. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?

4. Mr. Levy's response to Paul's lack of qualifications is

5. Paul is specially assigned to

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