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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What was it that his recently fired teacher had, that Dr. Fagan seeks in a teacher?
(a) Attitude.
(b) Money.
(c) Tone.
(d) Personality.

9. Dr. Fagan wants to be sure that boys from wealthy families
(a) Have the day off.
(b) Win at least two events.
(c) Invite their grandparents.
(d) Invite the family servants.

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

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

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

13. Philbrick claims to be
(a) Writing a book.
(b) Developing his soul.
(c) Hiding out.
(d) Composing music.

14. As further punishment, Paul is
(a) Sent to his attorney for recourse.
(b) Forced to attend his cousin's wedding.
(c) Discredited in the papers.
(d) Banished from his uncle's home.

15. 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) A terrible guilt.
(d) His mother's ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Fagan wants the sporting event to be

2. Foie gras sandwiches are not to be served to

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

4. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?

5. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with

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