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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Despite harsh prison conditions, Paul
(a) Has his own finely appointed restroom.
(b) Does daily calisthenics.
(c) Eats lavishly, due to Margot.
(d) Sleeps on a featherbed, from Margot.

3. Margot Metroland, married to the former Maltravers,
(a) Will divorce and marry again soon.
(b) Carries on an affair with Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(c) Is now destitute and despondent.
(d) Has disconnected herself from her son.

4. The Governor is interested in
(a) Making the man an example for others.
(b) Getting prison property repaired.
(c) Understanding what motivates the chaplain.
(d) Getting to the underlying cause of the big man's problems.

5. Otto Silenus openly
(a) Complains about the service.
(b) Courts Margot Beste-Chetwynde.
(c) Critiques Peter's physical appearance.
(d) Ignores Paul Pennyfeather.

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

7. What might indicate that young Peter knows about his mother's business?
(a) His mother treats him like the man of the house.
(b) He leaves white-faced from the restaurant.
(c) He was present when his mother sent Paul to France.
(d) He mentions his mother giving Flossie a job in South America.

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

9. What is familiar about Prendergast in his new role as prison chaplain?
(a) His walk.
(b) His wig.
(c) His cane.
(d) His clothing.

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

11. Returning to Scone college in disguise, Paul learns that
(a) He was considered insane.
(b) He was highly respected.
(c) He was considerd wild and a degenerate.
(d) He was considered sad and lonely.

12. Paul's train ride to Kings Thursday foreshadows
(a) A new life.
(b) The loss of his earthly fortune.
(c) His death.
(d) Another loss of his true character.

13. Wilfred Lucas-Dockery forces Paul to
(a) Start an arts and crafts project.
(b) Socialize more with the wardens.
(c) Gradually begin to socialize with other prisoners.
(d) Go into serious therapy.

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

15. The death of Prendergast, perhaps, was
(a) Set up by the Chief Warder.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) The Governor's plan.
(d) Part of the reforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. The unsuspecting Paul Pennyfeather is arrested while

2. The new companion, the "big man," thinks an angel told him

3. Not surpisingly, Paul runs into his old friend,

4. What can we assume about Potts in this chapter?

5. At Egdon Heath, the convicts recently heard a lecture delivered by

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