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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. How does Jenkins describe Templer's personality?
(a) As aggressive.
(b) As soothing.
(c) As raunchy.
(d) As earthy.

2. What is particularly unique about one of Widmerpool's articles of clothing?
(a) It it a very bright color.
(b) It is too small for him.
(c) It looks out of date.
(d) It has a large hole in it.

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

4. 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 sees a girl he likes.
(d) He has been invited to a party.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Templer's first name?

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

3. When Jenkins joins Stringham for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing", what crisis does Stringham refer to?

4. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?

5. What happens when the boys go joyriding in the countryside?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jenkins ask his uncle Giles to put out his cigarette?

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

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

4. Who is Sillers?

5. Who is Sunderland "Sunny" Farebrother?

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

7. What does Templer admit when he returns late to the boarding house from London?

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

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

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

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