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

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

3. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Memories of school.
(b) Memories of his family.
(c) Memories of the war.
(d) Memories of summer camp.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Sillers serve at the school?

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

3. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?

5. Where does Templer say he was which caused him to be late in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Sunderland "Sunny" Farebrother?

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing", who does Jenkins meet with in London? How is Jenkins put out by this person?

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