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

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

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

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

5. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?
(a) Law.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is La Grenadiere?

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

3. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

4. What memories does Jenkins think over at the beginning to "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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