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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 does Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?
(a) The author of a novel.
(b) The author of a poem.
(c) The author of a play.
(d) The author of a quotation.

2. Where does Widmerpool say Templer's family gets their fortune from?
(a) Logging.
(b) Gold.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Oil.

3. What is Templer's first name?
(a) Peter.
(b) Aaron.
(c) James.
(d) Colin.

4. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) To provide themselves with alibis.
(b) To play a trick on Windmerpool.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To hide their purchases.

5. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?
(a) He is bored by her.
(b) He is irritated by her.
(c) He is attracted to her.
(d) He is intimidated by her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. What is Jenkins looking at at the beginning of the novel?

3. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?

4. What does Jenkins identify the girl he likes at La Grenadiere by?

5. What is Widmerpool doing when Jenkins first encounters him in "A Question of Upbringing"?

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