The Secret History | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Book I, Chapters 1-2

1. Where is Richard Papen from originally?

California.

2. What show did Richard watch on Sunday nights as a child?

Wonderful World of Disney.

3. Who among Richard's college friends are orphans?

Charles and Camilla.

4. What is the thing Richard has in common with his friends in college?

Greek.

5. What is Richard majoring in his freshman year of college?

Pre-med.

6. To what subject does Richard switch his major without his parents' knowledge?

English.

7. What are the two things Richard and his parents always fight about?

Money and school.

8. Where does Richard find the information about Hampden College?

In his closet.

9. Where is Hampden and when was is founded?

Hampden, Vermont, founded 1895.

10. What does Richard have with him when he arrives in Hampden?

Two suitcases and fifty dollars.

11. Who is George Laforgue?

Ricahrd's advisor.

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