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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Paul's personality seems to be one of
(a) Shame and persecution.
(b) Quiet resignation.
(c) Simmering anger.
(d) Fiery temperament.

5. Beste-Chetwynde tells Paul that
(a) He believes Philbricke is a Russian prince.
(b) Philbrick is a Russian spy.
(c) Philbrick is a butler and a criminal.
(d) He does not believe Grimes is a real teacher.

6. During the conversation at Mrs. Roberts', Paul realizes
(a) He has fallen behind in his teaching.
(b) He may be in love with Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde.
(c) He has been drinking far too much.
(d) He may be in love with Lady Circumference.

7. At Scone College, it is the night of the annual dinner for
(a) The Bollinger Club.
(b) The Trumpington Club.
(c) The Boar's Hill Club.
(d) The North Oxford Club.

8. Prendergast figures out that hotel guests are being given
(a) The keys to their rooms.
(b) Clean sheets.
(c) Free meals.
(d) Contracts to sign.

9. Upset that Grimes is already married, Dr. Fagan suggests
(a) That Pendergrast marry Flossie.
(b) That Grimes marry Dingy, instead.
(c) That Paul take Flossie from Llanabba.
(d) That Paul marry Flossie.

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

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

12. Grimes' biggest objection to his new life is
(a) Flossie's attention.
(b) His new father-in-law.
(c) His desire to get out of it.
(d) His loneliness.

13. Prendergast assures Paul that he will
(a) Love the staff
(b) Hate working there.
(c) Love working there.
(d) Hate the children.

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

15. Who else has Fagan's condescension worn down?
(a) Prendergast's.
(b) Paul's.
(c) Philbrick's.
(d) Dingy's.

Short Answer Questions

1. So far, we have learned that young Clutterbuck is

2. Paul's students tease him by

3. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?

4. What is so surprising about the wealthy Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde?

5. What does Paul do that gets him expelled?

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