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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. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Stringham.
(b) Widmerpool.
(c) Templer.
(d) Jenkins.

2. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?
(a) His forgetfulness.
(b) His long anecdotes.
(c) His threadbare suits.
(d) His colorful vocabulary.

3. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Widmerpool comes from a working class family.
(b) Widmerpool is the big man on campus.
(c) Widmerpool acts before he thinks.
(d) Widmerpool is often alone.

4. What article of Widmerpool's clothing do fellow students note is unique?
(a) His hat.
(b) His scarf.
(c) His shorts.
(d) His coat.

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(c) It looks out of date.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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Stringham's unmarried sister named?

3. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?

4. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. Who is Parkinson?

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