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

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

3. What sport does Todd Anderson wish to play at Welton?
(a) Rowing.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Soccer.

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

5. Where do the boys meet for the trek to the cave in Chapter 7?
(a) Oak tree.
(b) Elm tree.
(c) Maple tree.
(d) Walnut tree.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Welton's oldest living graduate graduate from the Academy?

3. Where has John Keating, the new English teacher, taught before coming to teach at Welton Academy?

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

5. How many boys attend Welton Academy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Neil's father inform him at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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

3. How does Knox get to the Danburry's home?

4. What do the boys begin to do in Chapter 7 as Pits reads?

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

6. How do the boys prepare to go find the cave where the Dead Poets Society was held?

7. What happened during a case that Knox's father and Mr. Danburry worked on together?

8. What do Neil, Charlie, and Knox's parents want their sons to do for careers?

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

10. What does Todd say when he is assigned his extracurricular activities for the year?

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