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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?
(a) He thinks they are playing a joke on him.
(b) He thinks the job will be worse than the one he has.
(c) He thinks Fagan is trying to get rid of him.
(d) He is sure that Philbrick is behind it.

2. What might indicate that young Peter knows about his mother's business?
(a) He was present when his mother sent Paul to France.
(b) He leaves white-faced from the restaurant.
(c) He mentions his mother giving Flossie a job in South America.
(d) His mother treats him like the man of the house.

3. When Inspector Bruce appears, Paul thinks he is there to discuss
(a) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(b) Security at Kings Thursday.
(c) Posting guards at the wedding ceremony.
(d) Guarding the wedding presents.

4. What does Grimes decide to do on his wedding night?
(a) Visit in the Common Room.
(b) Listen to Flossie play piano.
(c) Work on the school's accounts.
(d) Go to Mrs. Roberts.

5. Grimes' biggest objection to his new life is
(a) His loneliness.
(b) His new father-in-law.
(c) His desire to get out of it.
(d) Flossie's attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. The prison chaplain turns out to be

2. Why do the officials in France laugh at Paul's comment about the absurdity of the League of Nations?

3. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?

4. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems

5. Feigning a minor hand injury, what is Paul's real reason for not playing the organ at Grimes' wedding?

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