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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Templer say he was which caused him to be late in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Seeing a doctor.
(b) With a girl.
(c) At a party.
(d) Having dinner with his father.

2. What delays Stringham's return to school in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) An accident.
(b) A death.
(c) A girl.
(d) Bad weather.

3. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?
(a) Madame Lapage.
(b) Madame Leroux.
(c) Madame Lapierre.
(d) Madame Leroy.

4. Where does Jenkins head in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Touraine.
(c) Cannes.
(d) Calais.

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

6. How does Jenkins describe Templer's personality?
(a) As aggressive.
(b) As raunchy.
(c) As soothing.
(d) As earthy.

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

8. Who is Le Bas?
(a) The housemaster.
(b) Jenkin's roommate.
(c) The groundskeeper.
(d) The student advisor.

9. What is Templer's first name?
(a) Aaron.
(b) Peter.
(c) Colin.
(d) James.

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

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(c) It looks out of date.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

12. What is Widmerpool doing when Jenkins first encounters him in "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Rowing.
(b) Running.
(c) Relaxing.
(d) Reading.

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

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

15. Why does Templer leave his evening with Jenkins early in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) He has been invited to a party.
(b) He sees a girl he likes.
(c) He has to meet his mother's train.
(d) He is feeling ill.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?

3. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?

4. What state is Jenkins in when he arrives at La Grenadiere?

5. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?

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