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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did W. E. Henley live?
(a) 1849-1903.
(b) 1864-1912.
(c) 1802-1888.
(d) 1839-1904.

2. Where do Chris and Chet go to school?
(a) Mason Prep.
(b) Allister High.
(c) Ridgeway High.
(d) Walton Prep.

3. Who wrote the phrase "sucking the marrow out of life"?
(a) Whitman.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) Emerson.
(d) Thoreau.

4. In Chapter 5, who does the gym master say needs to lose some weight?
(a) Cameron.
(b) Pitts.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Overstreet.

5. In Chapter 3, what subject does Charlie want to study in his room?
(a) Latin.
(b) Calculus.
(c) Trigonometry.
(d) Physics.

6. What book is on Neil's desk when he returns to his room in Chapter 7?
(a) Poems by Thoreau.
(b) Chemistry text.
(c) Poems by Whitman.
(d) Poetry anthology.

7. How is the Academy Honor Room decorated?
(a) Ancient wallpaper.
(b) White plaster.
(c) Oak paneling.
(d) Yellow plaster.

8. In Chapter 5, who wants a study group right after dinner?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Perry.
(c) Meeks.
(d) Knox.

9. In Chapter 4, how many lab experiments are the juniors to do and report on one every five weeks?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

10. What is Mrs. Danburry's first name?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Janette.
(d) Rachelle.

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

12. In Chapter 5, what time is Knox to return to school after meeting with the Danburrys?
(a) 9:30.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 8:30.

13. What is the year in Chapter 1?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1961.

14. In Chapter 4, how many problems do the juniors have to do for chemistry from Chapter 1?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

15. When did Welton's oldest living graduate graduate from the Academy?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1886.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1891.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students go up and down the stairway in the Academy Honor Room at one time?

2. What subject did Neil Perry have to take in summer school?

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

4. In Chapter 5, what poet does Keating quote?

5. In Chapter 5, what play does Chris suggest Ginny try out for?

(see the answer keys)

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