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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Widmerpool at La Grenadiere?

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

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

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

5. Why does Templer leave his evening with Jenkins early in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Explain the incident involving the wanted poster.

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Sunderland "Sunny" Farebrother?

10. Who is Sillers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of the occult in the first volume of "A Dance to the Music of Time". What does Jenkins think of the games and tricks associated with the occult in "The Acceptance World"? Who is Mrs. Erdleigh and what does she predict? Do her predictions come true? What is a Planchette board? What messages does it give the group?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Kenneth Widmerpool. What are his defining character traits? What struggles and obstacles does he face throughout the novel? What does the reader learn about his background and family life? What is his reputation? How is he treated by others?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the social conventions illustrated in the first volume of "A Dance to the Music of Time". What are some of the social mores and practices that Jenkins observes or adheres to himself? What do these conventions suggest of the characters place in society?

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