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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with
(a) His mother.
(b) The welfare of the children.
(c) Dr. Fagan.
(d) His pipes.

2. Prendergast tends to
(a) Be a good, but strange friend.
(b) Feel sorry for everyone else.
(c) Blame Grimes for his unhappiness.
(d) Tell long, meaningless stories of his past.

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

4. Fagan knows that when a person wants to teach, he probably
(a) Is hiding a bad family background.
(b) Has something he is anxious to conceal.
(c) Is a former criminal.
(d) Cannot do anything else.

5. Diana Fagan feels it would be going too far to buy
(a) Fireworks and flowers.
(b) New flags and bunting.
(c) Cakes and balloons.
(d) Mr. Prendergast a new tie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Grimes think Prendergast cannot keep order?

2. Mr. Levy's response to Paul's lack of qualifications is

3. As a result of Paul's expulsion

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

5. What question constitutes Prendergast's doubts?

(see the answer key)

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