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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What role does Sillers serve at the school?
(a) He is a junior dean.
(b) He is the advisor to the student council.
(c) He is an informal counsellor.
(d) He is a party planner.

5. Who is Parkinson?
(a) The headmaster.
(b) The groundkeeper.
(c) The housemaster.
(d) The director of games.

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

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

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

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

10. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Valet.

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

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

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

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

15. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Memories of the war.
(b) Memories of summer camp.
(c) Memories of his family.
(d) Memories of school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Stringham's step-father?

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

4. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?

5. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?

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