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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peter is somewhat angry with Paul because
(a) He is jealous of Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(b) He had to do a lot of bartending as a child.
(c) His mother ended up marrying Maltravers.
(d) His life has been full of dishonesty.

2. 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) Could not possibly be imprisoned for her crimes.
(d) Was a good mother and philanthropist.

3. When Potts quits school for a new job, his father
(a) Congratulates him.
(b) Does not approve.
(c) Encourages him heartily.
(d) Disowns him.

4. We can assume that the Hon. Miles Malpractice is
(a) The worst kind of realtor.
(b) A bad travel agent.
(c) A fumbling surgeon.
(d) A dishonest judge.

5. The wedding between Paul and Margot promises to be
(a) Ostentatious.
(b) Intimate.
(c) Refined.
(d) Tasteful.

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

7. Paul arranges to have dinner with Arthur Potts who is
(a) A friend of Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde.
(b) His old friend from Scone College.
(c) A colleague at Llanabba.
(d) A friend of Captain Grimes.

8. Silenus sees himself as static, and Paul as
(a) Off the grid.
(b) Organic.
(c) Dynamic.
(d) Ultra-static.

9. Unexpectedly, Grimes shows up in disguise, having
(a) Been a fugitive for months.
(b) Faked his own death.
(c) Been wanted by Scotland Yard.
(d) Escaped from prison.

10. Grimes is in prison, convicted of
(a) Bigamy.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) False identity.
(d) Polygamy.

11. The author refers to Paul's shadow which is
(a) His depression.
(b) His inner child.
(c) His alter-ego.
(d) His true self.

12. Young Peter, in his drunkenness, seems a bit
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Focused.

13. The professor attracted Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde's attention with a rejected design
(a) For a village in Hungary.
(b) For a chewing gum factory.
(c) For an aluminum factory.
(d) For a Tudor mansion.

14. Guilt over Grimes' death is expressed by
(a) Paul Pennyfeather.
(b) Peter.
(c) Margot.
(d) The prison's chaplain.

15. People carry "deep and diverse impressions" of Professor Silenus'
(a) Talent.
(b) Professionalism.
(c) Genius.
(d) Architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his more evolved frame of mind, Paul imagines that

2. The women, whose "work" is questionable, were ultimately signed on as

3. Young Peter Pastmaster is now

4. Dockery's assessment of Paul is that

5. Paul is impressed by Margot's talents as a

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