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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Law.
(d) Science.

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

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

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

8. What does Jenkins say he can see when he looks back at his memories?
(a) The mistakes he made.
(b) The associations between seemingly unconnected people.
(c) The influence his parents had on him.
(d) The reason he ended up where he has.

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

10. What food do Stringham and Jenkins prepare for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Sausages.
(b) Steak.
(c) Chicken pot pie.
(d) Spaghetti.

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

12. Why does Le Bas say he goes into the countryside?
(a) To pick berries.
(b) To hunt for butterflies.
(c) To get away from the students.
(d) To paint the scenery.

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

14. Where does Widmerpool say Templer's family gets their fortune from?
(a) Oil.
(b) Gold.
(c) Logging.
(d) Diamonds.

15. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?
(a) A lost dog.
(b) A drunk in handcuffs.
(c) A wanted poster.
(d) A fist fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Parkinson?

2. What is La Grenadiere?

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

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

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

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