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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who leaves the school a short time after an arrest is made?
(a) Widmerpool.
(b) Stringham.
(c) Templer.
(d) Le Bas.

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

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

6. 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 novel.
(c) The author of a poem.
(d) The author of a play.

7. What is Stringham's unmarried sister named?
(a) Julia.
(b) Joan.
(c) Jean.
(d) Judy.

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

14. What does Le Bas find which gets Templer kicked out of school in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) A bottle of gin.
(b) A tobacco pouch.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A plagiarized exam paper.

15. Who is offered the position with Sir Magnus Donner?
(a) Jenkins.
(b) Templer.
(c) Stringham.
(d) Quiggin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. Why is Farebrother at Stringham's home?

3. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?

4. What is particularly unique about one of Widmerpool's articles of clothing?

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

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