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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Upbringing.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when the boys go joyriding in the countryside?
(a) Their car is hit by another car.
(b) Their car gets stuck in a ditch.
(c) Their car hits a tree.
(d) Their car loses a tire.

3. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?
(a) His forgetfulness.
(b) His threadbare suits.
(c) His colorful vocabulary.
(d) His long anecdotes.

4. 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.

5. What is Jenkins looking at at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The sunset.
(b) A fire.
(c) A photo album.
(d) A painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Stringham's step-father?

2. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?

3. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?

5. What does Sillers warn the boys to be sensitive about in regard to Quiggin?

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