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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. What is Stringham's unmarried sister named?
(a) Julia.
(b) Joan.
(c) Judy.
(d) Jean.

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

3. 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 provide themselves with alibis.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To hide their purchases.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving Le Bas in the countryside, where does Stringham ask that the boys stop?

2. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

3. Who is offered the position with Sir Magnus Donner?

4. What delays Stringham's return to school in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Sillers?

3. What does Jenkins say he can see when he looks back at his memories of school?

4. Who does Jenkins find attractive at the dance in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"? What does Sunny question Jenkins about on the train?

5. What caused the rift between Jenkins' father and his brother, Giles?

6. Where does Jenkins travel to in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"? Who does he find is also there?

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

8. What opportunity presents itself to Stringham at one of Sillers' afternoon tea events?

9. What does Jenkins note about Stringham's mother in "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

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