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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?
(a) It is medeival and fort-like on two sides.
(b) It has no moat.
(c) It is half-castle, half country house.
(d) It has no balconies on one side.

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

3. 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.

4. Paul protects Beste-Chetwynde from trouble by
(a) Lying about his outburst during prayers.
(b) Blaming a loud noise on other students.
(c) Taking the blame for unnecessary noise.
(d) Silencing Mr. Prendergast.

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

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

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

8. Fagan knows that when a person wants to teach, he probably
(a) Has something he is anxious to conceal.
(b) Is hiding a bad family background.
(c) Cannot do anything else.
(d) Is a former criminal.

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

10. Paul Pennyfeather's parents are
(a) Deceased.
(b) Part of the Scone faculty.
(c) Prosperous solicitors.
(d) Very supportive.

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

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

13. The character Arthur Potts is
(a) A graduate student at Scone College.
(b) One of Pennyfeather's four friends.
(c) A former master at Scone College.
(d) A graduate of Llanabba school.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beste-Chetwynde confides in Paul that the students feel Captain Grimes is

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

3. How did the boys get cigars to smoke in the boiler room?

4. What was the topic of the argument among Prendergast, Philbrick and Cholmondley?

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

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