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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Jeremy, looking after children is one way of what?
(a) Looking after yourself.
(b) Getting love.
(c) Securing the future of the world.
(d) Educating them.

2. From what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person.

3. Why did Jeremy work so hard at studying for his A levels?
(a) He wanted to go to university and leave home.
(b) To find the right girl at a new school.
(c) To attract an older woman.
(d) He wanted to prove how smart he reallly was.

4. Who did Jeremy tend to become friendly with?
(a) Parents of people his age.
(b) No one.
(c) Other college students.
(d) Little girls of three to five-years-old.

5. What did Harper do for a living?
(a) He was a bouncer at a bar.
(b) He was a security guard.
(c) He was a part-time teaher.
(d) He worked in a bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way were June and Bernard alike in the beginning of their relationship?

2. Why was Jeremy so upset just before leaving for Oxford?

3. In the Preface, what liberty does Jeremy report that he takes in his book?

4. What was one of the reasons Jeremy did not pursue girls at the age of seventeen?

5. What did Jeremy continue to do after leaving North Oxford?

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