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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems
(a) Interested in education.
(b) Indifferent to children.
(c) Lonely and bored.
(d) Ignorant of scholarship.

3. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?
(a) He wants no further dealings with Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(b) He wants to preserve his honor.
(c) He wants to hear it face to face.
(d) It is not enough to make up for the damage.

4. What do Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde seem to be trying to convince people of?
(a) That Cokey is just as sophisticated as anyone else.
(b) That Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde are lovers.
(c) That Chokey has uncontrollable passions.
(d) That Chokey is more talented than most people.

5. The author warns us that Paul Pennyfeather
(a) Will be the only character left standing.
(b) Will not live up to Potts' expectations.
(c) Has a bright future in politics.
(d) Will not be a hero in this story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paul's train ride to Kings Thursday foreshadows

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

3. Grimes reveals he has a pattern of

4. Why is Grimes in the soup again?

5. Why does Grimes think Prendergast cannot keep order?

(see the answer key)

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