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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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(a) It looks out of date.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

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

7. About how old does Jenkins say Giles is in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) About sixty.
(b) About seventy.
(c) About forty.
(d) About fifty.

8. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?
(a) A poem.
(b) A speech.
(c) A song.
(d) A dance.

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

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

11. What is La Grenadiere?
(a) A ship.
(b) An island.
(c) A resort.
(d) A hotel.

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

13. What does Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?
(a) The author of a poem.
(b) The author of a play.
(c) The author of a novel.
(d) The author of a quotation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Widmerpool say Templer's family gets their fortune from?

2. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about one evening in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. Who leaves the school a short time after an arrest is made?

4. Where does Jenkins head in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. Who is Le Bas?

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