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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 does Le Bas say he goes into the countryside?
2. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?
3. Who is Le Bas?
4. What happens when the boys go joyriding in the countryside?
5. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Jenkins travel to in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"? Who does he find is also there?
2. What happens in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing" when the boys go riding in the country?
3. What does Jenkins note about Stringham's mother in "A Question of Upbringing"?
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 opportunity presents itself to Stringham at one of Sillers' afternoon tea events?
6. In Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing", who does Jenkins meet with in London? How is Jenkins put out by this person?
7. How does Jenkins describe the difference between Templer and Stringham?
8. How does Widmerpool react to Jenkins' confession about Le Bas' arrest?
9. Why is Jenkins annoyed by Giles in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
10. Why does Jenkins ask his uncle Giles to put out his cigarette?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and interpret the character Jenkins. What are his defining character traits? What struggles and obstacles does he face throughout the novel? What are his goals and motives? In what tone does he tell his story?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the motif of jealousy in the first volume of "A Dance to the Music of Time". Who is jealous of whom and why? Does this jealousy affect the behavior of the jealous? Do they have reason to be jealous?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Jenkins' growth as a character. How does he grow throughout the novels? How was he able to do this? How does it change his relationships with others?
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