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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. What is it that brings a tear to the eye of Prendergast?
(a) Grimes' rejection of him .
(b) The frustration of disobedient students.
(c) His love for his pipes.
(d) Paul's invitation to dinner.

2. The character Arthur Potts is
(a) One of Pennyfeather's four friends.
(b) A former master at Scone College.
(c) A graduate student at Scone College.
(d) A graduate of Llanabba school.

3. Why do the officials in France laugh at Paul's comment about the absurdity of the League of Nations?
(a) Because he is incredibly naive.
(b) Because they feel the same.
(c) Because they know he is going to jail.
(d) Because the ladies have turned him in.

4. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is
(a) Warm and welcoming.
(b) Very respectful.
(c) Quite condescending.
(d) Very indifferent.

5. 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 mentions his mother giving Flossie a job in South America.
(c) His mother treats him like the man of the house.
(d) He leaves white-faced from the restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The prison chaplain turns out to be

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

3. Who else has Fagan's condescension worn down?

4. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?

5. When Inspector Bruce appears, Paul thinks he is there to discuss

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