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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which author do Le Bas and the boys discuss while in the countryside?
(a) Oscar Wilde.
(b) Charles Dickens.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Conan Doyle.

2. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) His eating habits.
(b) His plans for the future.
(c) His financial situation.
(d) His feelings about the Templers.

3. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?
(a) He is bored by her.
(b) He is attracted to her.
(c) He is intimidated by her.
(d) He is irritated by her.

4. When Jenkins joins Stringham for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing", what crisis does Stringham refer to?
(a) A bread crisis.
(b) A jam crisis.
(c) A meat crisis.
(d) A potato crisis.

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

6. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) A measuring cup.
(b) A hot plate.
(c) A pan.
(d) A can opener.

7. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?
(a) Lights a cigarette.
(b) Brings in alcohol.
(c) Plays loud music.
(d) Rearranges the furniture.

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

9. What food do Stringham and Jenkins prepare for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Steak.
(b) Sausages.
(c) Chicken pot pie.
(d) Spaghetti.

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(a) It looks out of date.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

11. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?
(a) Science.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

12. What is Jenkins looking at at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A photo album.
(b) A painting.
(c) The sunset.
(d) A fire.

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

14. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?
(a) India.
(b) Ireland.
(c) America.
(d) Kenya.

15. Who gets picked up by the police in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Le Bas.
(b) Templer.
(c) Jenkins.
(d) Widmerpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is offered the position with Sir Magnus Donner?

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

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

4. Why is Farebrother at Stringham's home?

5. Who is Le Bas?

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