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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul's first impression of the students at Llanabba is that
(a) They are rude to the servants.
(b) They are mischievous.
(c) They are very undisciplined.
(d) They are happy to be there.

2. What was Paul Pennyfeather studying to be?
(a) A solicitor.
(b) A priest.
(c) A barrister.
(d) A professor.

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

4. At Llanabba, Philbrick is supposedly engaged to
(a) Dingy Fagan.
(b) Gracie.
(c) Flossie Fagan.
(d) Prendergast's sister.

5. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is
(a) Quite condescending.
(b) Warm and welcoming.
(c) Very indifferent.
(d) Very respectful.

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

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

8. 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.

9. For a photo backdrop, Dr. Fagan is counting on
(a) Using the wealthy families' cars.
(b) The front of the castle.
(c) Gathering the throng of students.
(d) Flowers and gazebos.

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

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

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

13. As a result of being his father's only heir, Philbrick claimed he is tormented by
(a) Gracie's ghost.
(b) His father's ghost.
(c) His mother's ghost.
(d) A terrible guilt.

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

15. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems
(a) Indifferent to children.
(b) Ignorant of scholarship.
(c) Lonely and bored.
(d) Interested in education.

Short Answer Questions

1. The character Arthur Potts is

2. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is

3. Philbrick tells Prendergast that he is

4. What was it about Paul that led to the attack on him?

5. Upset that Grimes is already married, Dr. Fagan suggests

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