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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) At a party.
(b) Seeing a doctor.
(c) With a girl.
(d) Having dinner with his father.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(b) It looks out of date.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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Le Bas find which gets Templer kicked out of school in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?

4. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?

5. What does Jenkins say he can see when he looks back at his memories?

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