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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 the name of Stringham's step-father?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Barney.
(c) Basil.
(d) Buster.

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

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

4. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?
(a) As old.
(b) As generous.
(c) As strict.
(d) As beautiful.

5. Where is Stringham's mother from?
(a) America.
(b) Scotland.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Australia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What role does Sillers serve at the school?

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

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

5. What is Jenkins' relation to Giles?

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