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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the charge against Paul at Scone, Dr. Fagan
(a) Limits him to less intelligent students.
(b) Asks him to teach more classes.
(c) Lowers the salary he initially offered.
(d) Rejects his application.

2. The candidate who interviews before Paul is
(a) Slightly sarcastic.
(b) In high demand.
(c) Uneducated.
(d) Hearing impaired.

3. All of the prior six sporting events at Llabba have been
(a) A delight to the parents.
(b) Highly successful.
(c) Fun and uproarious.
(d) Disastrous.

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

5. Captain Grimes, another master, has
(a) An artificial leg.
(b) Long blonde hair.
(c) Leather leggings.
(d) A long, brown beard.

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

7. Paul Pennyfeather's parents are
(a) Very supportive.
(b) Prosperous solicitors.
(c) Part of the Scone faculty.
(d) Deceased.

8. It seems that Paul will only have one profession open to him, which is that of
(a) School master.
(b) Barrister.
(c) Registrar.
(d) Solicitor.

9. What was it about Paul that led to the attack on him?
(a) His academic excellence.
(b) His tie that was similar to the Bollingers'.
(c) His sobriety, which was offensive.
(d) His objection to drunkenness.

10. What was the topic of the argument among Prendergast, Philbrick and Cholmondley?
(a) The rood screen.
(b) Music, particularly jazz.
(c) Roman Catholicsm.
(d) Confessionals.

11. What question constitutes Prendergast's doubts?
(a) Why was I born to this mother?
(b) Who are the Bundles?
(c) Why did it all begin?
(d) What is my purpose here?

12. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?
(a) It is medeival and fort-like on two sides.
(b) It has no balconies on one side.
(c) It has no moat.
(d) It is half-castle, half country house.

13. On Paul's first day with his little "mob," he is
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Dumb with terror.
(c) Disgusted by them.
(d) Angry with himself.

14. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?
(a) He is a former music teacher at Scone.
(b) He once led a symphony orchestra.
(c) He knows nothing about teaching organ lessons.
(d) He was expelled for indecent behavior.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Philbrick's supposed character named Gracie?

2. Dr. Fagan feels that Lady Circumference

3. What was it that ended Mr. Prendergast's career as a priest?

4. Dr. Fagan wants to be sure that boys from wealthy families

5. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with

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