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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. Why does Grimes think Prendergast cannot keep order?
(a) Because he wears a wig.
(b) Because he is depressed.
(c) Because he is insecure.
(d) Because he is inept.

2. Paul protects Beste-Chetwynde from trouble by
(a) Taking the blame for unnecessary noise.
(b) Silencing Mr. Prendergast.
(c) Blaming a loud noise on other students.
(d) Lying about his outburst during prayers.

3. As further punishment, Paul is
(a) Sent to his attorney for recourse.
(b) Banished from his uncle's home.
(c) Forced to attend his cousin's wedding.
(d) Discredited in the papers.

4. Dr. Fagan claims that what he needs in a professor is
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Ability to teach.
(c) A well-rounded background.
(d) Vision.

5. The impression we get of the education system is that
(a) They are extremely discerning.
(b) They hire only within their ranks.
(c) It does not matter if one is qualified.
(d) They care deeply for the pupils.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?

2. What does the five percent of ninety pounds represent?

3. What was it that his recently fired teacher had, that Dr. Fagan seeks in a teacher?

4. Fagan knows that when a person wants to teach, he probably

5. Dr. Fagan feels some of his students come from

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