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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. Who does Parkinson commend in the meeting he calls in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
2. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?
3. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?
4. Where does Templer say he was which caused him to be late in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
5. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Jenkins annoyed by Giles in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
2. Who is Sunderland "Sunny" Farebrother?
3. What opportunity presents itself to Stringham at one of Sillers' afternoon tea events?
4. In Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing", what does Jenkins do in order to impress a young woman? What goes wrong?
5. What happens in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing" when the boys go riding in the country?
6. Why does Jenkins ask his uncle Giles to put out his cigarette?
7. How does Widmerpool react to Jenkins' confession about Le Bas' arrest?
8. In Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing", who does Jenkins meet with in London? How is Jenkins put out by this person?
9. Who is Sillers?
10. How does Jenkins describe Widmerpool?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the author of "A Dance to the Music of Time", Anthony Powell. What other books has he written? What is his writing style? How was his work received by critics?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the social classes illustrated in the novels. What social class is Jenkins a part of? How does this affect his behavior and his attitudes towards others? Who are some characters in the novel who are members of other social classes? How are they treated?
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