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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 Giles ask Jenkins to do in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Lend him some money.
(b) Contact his father on Giles' behalf.
(c) Consider transferring to another school.
(d) Meet him for dinner.

2. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?
(a) Madame Lapierre.
(b) Madame Lapage.
(c) Madame Leroux.
(d) Madame Leroy.

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

4. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?
(a) An investment.
(b) A woman.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) A football match.

5. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?
(a) America.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Ireland.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?

2. What state is Jenkins in when he arrives at La Grenadiere?

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

4. After leaving Le Bas in the countryside, where does Stringham ask that the boys stop?

5. Where is Stringham's mother from?

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