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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why does Neil leave the Dead Poets Society meeting before the other boys?
(a) To work on the school paper.
(b) To do detention.
(c) To study.
(d) To go to the play tryouts.

2. Why doesn't Todd want to go to the Dead Poets Society meeting?
(a) He doesn't want to read.
(b) He doesn't want to get in trouble.
(c) He's too tired.
(d) He has to study.

3. In Chapter 7, what did the boys use to prop the rear door of their dorm open?
(a) Brick.
(b) Twig.
(c) Small board.
(d) Stick.

4. How many of last year's graduates from Welton Academy went on to Ivy League schools?
(a) 91 percent.
(b) 75 percent.
(c) 55 percent.
(d) 84 percent.

5. How many students graduated last year from Welton Academy?
(a) 64.
(b) 51.
(c) 49.
(d) 78.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "Ulysses," one of the poems the boys read for the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society?

2. What did Todd's father call him when Todd was younger?

3. In Chapter 5, who wants a study group right after dinner?

4. What color hair does the director have who is directing the play at Henley Hall?

5. What does the candle mean that is carried at the beginning of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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