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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with

2. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is

3. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is

4. Dr. Fagan feels that Lady Circumference

5. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Captain Grimes' deep despondency has caused him to make some unusual decisions. Discuss them.

2. Paul and young Beste-Chetwynde seem to become immediate friends. Describe what we know of Beste-Chetwynde from this chapter.

3. Prendergast seems doubtful about the presence of a new school master at Llanabba. How does that come through in their initial meeting?

4. What is it about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde that has put Paul in such a state of mind over her?

5. How does Paul learn of the invitation to tutor young Beste-Chetwynde over the holidays? Is it unusual? If so, how?

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

7. What is Dr. Fagan's primary concern about Llanabba?

8. As the folks at Llanabba recap the day's events, they lament what a series of unfortunate events took place. What was it, in particular, that Prendy argued about with Mr. Cholmondey regarding church architecture?

9. Why are Sniggs and Postlehwaite especially guilty of the unjust treatment of Paul Pennyfeather?

10. Although other sports have been canceled due to floods, Dr. Fagan decides on the spur of the moment to hold a major, lavish sporting event at Llanabba because the sun has come out. For whose benefit is the event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If the Bollinger Club were a real entity, it would be a disgrace to its members' families. Do some research and determine whether Waugh based the idea of this club on a real club or organization. Write about how being part of a line of princes, kings and nobility can affect the ideals and morals of its members, according to Waugh. Are the Bollingers good people? Bad people? Explain your position.

Essay Topic 2

Margot Beste-Chetwynde's cigarette smoking at the sporting event prevents the silver band from playing anything religious, because they feel smoking is sacrilegious. Write a well-researched essay about cigarettes and the smoking of tobacco in the 1920s. Was Margot out of step for her time? How did the general population feel about smoking at that time? Were there any repercussions for smoking in public? Was it more acceptable for men than women?

Essay Topic 3

Does Britain have a modern penal system? Research the reforms that have occurred, and specifically delve into the history of persons who were instrumental in them. Compare them to Sir Lucas-Dockery. Does Waugh have any basis of truth in developing this character?

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