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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

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) Paul's invitation to dinner.
(d) His love for his pipes.

2. Mr. Prendergast is flustered with Paul's arrival because he
(a) Is taking a pay cut.
(b) Will need to share bath time with Grimes.
(c) Will have to give up his regular bath time.
(d) Is a former clergyman.

3. Paul's students tease him by
(a) Fighting among themselves.
(b) Claiming to be named Tangent.
(c) Claiming they are hearing impaired.
(d) Being sarcastic.

4. Dr. Fagan feels some of his students come from
(a) The orphanages.
(b) Royalty.
(c) The other side of the tracks.
(d) The very best families.

5. Paul's primary goal in his new classroom is
(a) To firmly discipline the students.
(b) To get to know the students.
(c) To teach the students to write.
(d) To keep the children quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prendergast tends to

2. Paul Pennyfeather's parents are

3. Prendergast assures Paul that he will

4. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is

5. The impression we get of the education system is that

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