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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Fagan makes a surprise announcement, and calls Pennyfeather
(a) A track runner.
(b) A cricket player.
(c) A master event coordinator.
(d) A distinguished athlete.

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

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

4. What does Grimes decide to do on his wedding night?
(a) Listen to Flossie play piano.
(b) Work on the school's accounts.
(c) Visit in the Common Room.
(d) Go to Mrs. Roberts.

5. 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 are extremely discerning.
(d) They care deeply for the pupils.

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

7. The Academics, like Mr. Sniggs, like this celebration because of
(a) The fines they will be able to charge.
(b) The alcohol that is available.
(c) The furniture they will get to replace.
(d) The exhilaration it provides the students.

8. A low-brow, slavering, ape-like group turns out to be
(a) The student body from another school.
(b) A group of bandits.
(c) Dinner guests at Llanabba.
(d) The silver band.

9. Lady Circumference is ill at ease with people
(a) Who are undereducated.
(b) Who are not from England.
(c) Who are of another color.
(d) Who are richer than she.

10. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?
(a) He thinks Fagan is trying to get rid of him.
(b) He thinks they are playing a joke on him.
(c) He thinks the job will be worse than the one he has.
(d) He is sure that Philbrick is behind it.

11. Attendees at the party are generally
(a) Young men from royal or noble families.
(b) The general student body.
(c) Graduates from other colleges.
(d) Faculties from regional universities.

12. Regarding his upcoming marriage, Grimes is clearly in a state of
(a) Fear.
(b) Joy.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Depression.

13. A revolver used for starting the races is provided by
(a) Grimes.
(b) Prendergast.
(c) Philbrick.
(d) Pennyfeather.

14. Grimes reveals he has a pattern of
(a) Leaving without notice.
(b) Landing in the soup.
(c) Getting girls in trouble.
(d) Being arrested.

15. What is the rumor about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde
(a) She is sister-in-law to Pastmaster.
(b) She is a South American.
(c) She is rich and famous.
(d) She poisoned her last husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Grimes does not have "doubts," but mostly just

2. Dr. Fagan claims that what he needs in a professor is

3. Paul and Grimes leave Prendergast to the boys, even though he is

4. What does Paul do that gets him expelled?

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

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