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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 memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Memories of summer camp.
(b) Memories of his family.
(c) Memories of school.
(d) Memories of the war.

2. Why is Widmerpool at La Grenadiere?
(a) To visit a girl he likes.
(b) His whole family is there.
(c) To perfect his French.
(d) To make professional connections.

3. What role does Sillers serve at the school?
(a) He is a party planner.
(b) He is an informal counsellor.
(c) He is a junior dean.
(d) He is the advisor to the student council.

4. What is particularly unique about one of Widmerpool's articles of clothing?
(a) It it a very bright color.
(b) It is too small for him.
(c) It has a large hole in it.
(d) It looks out of date.

5. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about one evening in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) His father's military career.
(b) His love life.
(c) His family genealogy.
(d) His travels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?

3. Where is Stringham's mother from?

4. Who leaves the school a short time after an arrest is made?

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

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