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(d) It looks out of date.

2. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) To play a trick on Windmerpool.
(b) To provide themselves with alibis.
(c) To hide their purchases.
(d) To have dinner.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?

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

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

5. What is Sunderland Farebrother's nickname?

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