2. Mr. Pendergast dresses up for the occasion in
(a) A stiff evening collar.
(b) A stained and worn top hat.
(c) A new cravat of purple silk.
(d) A faded blazer that smells of camphor.

3. Why do Sniggs and Postlethwaite not intervene in the attack?
(a) Paul is of no significance.
(b) They are too embarrassed.
(c) They trust Paul will not be injured.
(d) Paul's prestigious status.

4. What was it that his recently fired teacher had, that Dr. Fagan seeks in a teacher?
(a) Attitude.
(b) Money.
(c) Personality.
(d) Tone.

5. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?
(a) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to employ him.
(b) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to give him money.
(c) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to see him.
(d) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington has offered him friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the conversation at Mrs. Roberts', Paul realizes

2. At Llanabba, Philbrick is supposedly engaged to

3. Sniggs wants the chapel attacked because

4. Fagan knows that when a person wants to teach, he probably

5. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. The mysterious Philbrick speaks wistfully of his father, Chick. Discuss Chick.

2. Poor Mr. Prendergast is a sad character. What is the primary theme that courses through his life?

3. What is Margot Best-Chetwynde's interest in Chokey?

4. Philbrick has a great imagination. Of the three descriptions he has given of himself to Grimes, Prendy and Paul, which is the most likely to be true?

5. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.

6. How does Grimes portray the school system?

7. Discuss Mr. Levy, the scholastic agent. Is he a man of character?

8. What is the source of Mr. Prendergast's doubt?

9. Captain Grimes is terribly depressed after being married a few days to Flossie. What is it that is so upsetting to him?

10. How is it that Paul loses the inheritance of his father's money?

(see the answer keys)

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