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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Professor Silenus decides to stay on at Margot's house, since
(a) He has no ambition.
(b) He is sleeping better.
(c) He has no money.
(d) He wants to wait for Margot.

2. At Edgdon Heath,
(a) Tourists try to spot convicts.
(b) The quarries are tapped out.
(c) The convicts are supposed to work.
(d) The convicts are free to roam.

3. Rather than hold her accountable, Paul realizes that Margot
(a) Was innocent and knew nothing of the crime.
(b) Was set up by Peter to look like a criminal.
(c) Was a good mother and philanthropist.
(d) Could not possibly be imprisoned for her crimes.

4. The prison chaplain turns out to be
(a) Potts.
(b) Mr. Prendergast.
(c) Captain Grimes.
(d) Mr. Clutterbuck.

5. The author wants us to deduce that Otto Silenus is
(a) A traditional architect.
(b) Warm and friendly.
(c) A talented artist.
(d) Cold and inhuman.

6. Paul seems to believe now in
(a) Fate.
(b) Taking chances.
(c) Being static.
(d) Being adventurous.

7. What has Margot done to King's Thursday that is so controversial?
(a) She has rebuilt and modernized it.
(b) She has turned it into a meeting house.
(c) She has demolished it.
(d) She has preserved it as a party house.

8. Paul is convicted and sentenced for
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) White slave trafficking.
(c) Racketeering.
(d) Prostitution.

9. When Potts arrives, on Grimes' trail, Paul
(a) Lies about Grimes' identity.
(b) Directs him toward Grimes' home.
(c) Explains that he knows Grimes.
(d) Tells him Grimes has a new job.

10. In his more evolved frame of mind, Paul imagines that
(a) It had been right to condemn him.
(b) All the events of his life were planned.
(c) His old life never happened.
(d) His old life was not his fault.

11. Cliff Place, a medical facility, is run by
(a) Potts.
(b) Philbrick.
(c) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(d) Augustus Fagan.

12. At Egdon Heath, the convicts recently heard a lecture delivered by
(a) Prendergast.
(b) Potts.
(c) The Governor.
(d) Grimes.

13. Grimes escapes prison under a cloud of
(a) Heavy rain.
(b) Quarry dust.
(c) Sand.
(d) Fog.

14. Margot asks Paul to help the young women she is sending to Rio, because
(a) They are having transportation problems.
(b) They need more money.
(c) They have false identities.
(d) They are stuck in Marseilles.

15. The author warns us that Paul Pennyfeather
(a) Will not be a hero in this story.
(b) Will not live up to Potts' expectations.
(c) Has a bright future in politics.
(d) Will be the only character left standing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter is somewhat angry with Paul because

2. Otto Silenus openly

3. What might indicate that young Peter knows about his mother's business?

4. Paul arranges to have dinner with Arthur Potts who is

5. Margot has a bias that favors hiring

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