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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) To play a trick on Windmerpool.
(b) To hide their purchases.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To provide themselves with alibis.

2. What does Sillers warn the boys to be sensitive about in regard to Quiggin?
(a) His financial situation.
(b) His father's recent death.
(c) His weight.
(d) His failing grades.

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

4. 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) Having dinner with his father.
(d) With a girl.

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

6. In Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing" where is Templer late in returning from?
(a) Bath.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Cornwall.

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

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

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

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

11. What did Giles and Jenkins' father have a falling out over?
(a) A football match.
(b) An investment.
(c) A woman.
(d) An inheritance.

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

13. What is Jenkins' relation to Giles?
(a) Giles is Jenkins' brother.
(b) Giles is Jenkins' cousin.
(c) Giles is Jenkins' godfather.
(d) Giles is Jenkins' uncle.

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(b) It looks out of date.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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?

2. What is Widmerpool doing when Jenkins first encounters him in "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. Why does Templer leave his evening with Jenkins early in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. Who gets picked up by the police in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. What does Le Bas ask the boys to identify when they find him in the countryside?

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