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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 5, what poet does Keating quote?
(a) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
(b) Walter de la Mare.
(c) Walt Whitman.
(d) Ralph Waldo Emerson.

3. Who conducts the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society?
(a) Neil.
(b) Knox.
(c) Todd.
(d) Charlie.

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

5. What sport did Mr. Keating participate in when he was a student at Welton?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students graduated from Welton Academy the first year it was established?

2. What subject does Todd decide he needs to study in Chapter 5, rather than attending a study group?

3. What is the year in Chapter 1?

4. Why does Keating say that language was invented?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Chris meet Chet Danburry?

2. Why does Keating say that one reads poetry?

3. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

4. What is the dorm room like that Todd and Neil share?

5. What does Mr. Keating say about the Dead Poets Society?

6. What does Mr. Keating do after he has Neil read the introduction of "Understanding Poetry"?

7. What is Latin class like the first day of school for the juniors?

8. Why does Keating stand on his desk in Chapter 7?

9. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

10. What does Neil learn about Mr. Keating from Keating's senior annual?

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