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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul is specially assigned to
(a) First place in the morning bathtub rush.
(b) Teach young Beste-Chetwynde his organ lessons.
(c) Teach young Clutterbuck to play sports.
(d) Fire Captain Grimes.

2. What happened to Lord Tangent at the sporting event?
(a) He learned to play a flute.
(b) He fought with Chokey.
(c) He was shot in the foot.
(d) He was taken away by the musicians.

3. As a result of Paul's expulsion
(a) He is forced to live in the streets.
(b) He is cut off from his funds.
(c) His uncle is ashamed of him.
(d) He is disowned by his family.

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

5. How did the boys get cigars to smoke in the boiler room?
(a) Grimes gave them to Clutterbuck.
(b) Grimes gave them to Pennyfeather.
(c) Prendergast gave them to Clutterbuck.
(d) Predergast gave them to Beste-Chetwynde.

6. Sniggs wants the chapel attacked because
(a) It needs refurbishing.
(b) He is anti-religion.
(c) It is old and falling apart.
(d) It will bring in lots of fine money.

7. Llanabba has a reputation for being
(a) Academically remarkable.
(b) A great institution.
(c) Mediocre, at most.
(d) Academically sound.

8. 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 is more talented than most people.
(c) That Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde are lovers.
(d) That Chokey has uncontrollable passions.

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

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

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

12. What was it that ended Mr. Prendergast's career as a priest?
(a) His interest in social functions.
(b) His bad behavior.
(c) His attachment to his mother.
(d) His recurring doubts.

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

14. Who is Philbrick's supposed character named Gracie?
(a) His mother.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His sister.
(d) His grandmother.

15. What does Paul do that gets him expelled?
(a) Runs pantless for the length of the quadrangle.
(b) Did not return a book to the Chaplain.
(c) Was not sufficiently humbled by his encounter.
(d) Sarcastically replies to the charges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Sniggs and Postlethwaite not intervene in the attack?

2. Mr. Prendergast is flustered with Paul's arrival because he

3. Paul's personality seems to be one of

4. Prendergast tends to

5. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is

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