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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Le Bas?
(a) The groundskeeper.
(b) The housemaster.
(c) The student advisor.
(d) Jenkin's roommate.

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

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

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

6. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Widmerpool acts before he thinks.
(b) Widmerpool comes from a working class family.
(c) Widmerpool is the big man on campus.
(d) Widmerpool is often alone.

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

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

9. With which of his schoolmates does Jenkins say he has most in common?
(a) Le Bas.
(b) Widmerpool.
(c) Stringham.
(d) Templer.

10. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?
(a) Tea service.
(b) Study groups.
(c) Card games.
(d) Billiards tournaments.

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

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

13. Why is Widmerpool at La Grenadiere?
(a) To perfect his French.
(b) His whole family is there.
(c) To visit a girl he likes.
(d) To make professional connections.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

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

5. About how old does Jenkins say Giles is in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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