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

2. Who is Parkinson?
(a) The headmaster.
(b) The housemaster.
(c) The director of games.
(d) The groundkeeper.

3. What does Jenkins identify the girl he likes at La Grenadiere by?
(a) Her sun hat.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her red hair.
(d) Her laugh.

4. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Valet.
(d) Secretary.

5. Why is Farebrother at Stringham's home?
(a) To purchase the property.
(b) To drop off his wife.
(c) To talk business.
(d) To visit Stringham's grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old does Jenkins say Giles is in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?

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

4. Who is Le Bas?

5. What delays Stringham's return to school in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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