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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 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.

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

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

4. What is Sunderland Farebrother's nickname?
(a) Captain.
(b) Farey.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Sam.

5. Why does Le Bas say he goes into the countryside?
(a) To paint the scenery.
(b) To pick berries.
(c) To get away from the students.
(d) To hunt for butterflies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the boys go joyriding in the countryside?

2. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?

5. What does Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?

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