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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who gets picked up by the police in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Le Bas.
(b) Widmerpool.
(c) Jenkins.
(d) Templer.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Le Bas?

2. What is the name of Stringham's step-father?

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

4. What is La Grenadiere?

5. What does Jenkins think is a part of Farebrother's persona?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing", what does Jenkins do in order to impress a young woman? What goes wrong?

2. How does Jenkins describe Widmerpool?

3. What do the students mean when they refer to items of clothing as a "Widmerpool"?

4. Why is Jenkins annoyed by Giles in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. What is Widmerpool doing when he and Jenkins first meet?

6. Who is Sillers?

7. What happens in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing" when the boys go riding in the country?

8. Who is Sunderland "Sunny" Farebrother?

9. How does Widmerpool react to Jenkins' confession about Le Bas' arrest?

10. How does Jenkins describe the difference between Templer and Stringham?

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