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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who clues Pennyfeather in about the bath schedule?
(a) Young Beste-Chetwynde.
(b) Captian Grimes.
(c) Dr. Fagan.
(d) Young Clutterbuck.

3. Foie gras sandwiches are not to be served to
(a) The boys or Grimes.
(b) The wealthiest women.
(c) The Doctor's daughters.
(d) The faculty or staff.

4. Because of the charge against Paul at Scone, Dr. Fagan
(a) Rejects his application.
(b) Limits him to less intelligent students.
(c) Lowers the salary he initially offered.
(d) Asks him to teach more classes.

5. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?
(a) He was expelled for indecent behavior.
(b) He knows nothing about teaching organ lessons.
(c) He is a former music teacher at Scone.
(d) He once led a symphony orchestra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Fagan surprisingly detests

2. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is

3. What is the rumor about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde

4. Prendergast assures Paul that he will

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Can you put together the pieces of Philbrick's story about his sister Gracie, and imagine what the true story might have been? Of course, we do not know, but Waugh hints through his story telling that Philbrick's life might not be great as he says.

2. How does Paul learn of the invitation to tutor young Beste-Chetwynde over the holidays? Is it unusual? If so, how?

3. What words of wisdom does the Chaplain offer Paul when he is expelled?

4. Captain Grimes is terribly depressed after being married a few days to Flossie. What is it that is so upsetting to him?

5. How is Prendergast's wig related to the "intractable" behavior of his students?

6. Philbrick has a great imagination. Of the three descriptions he has given of himself to Grimes, Prendy and Paul, which is the most likely to be true?

7. What do we learn about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington from the letter Potts has sent to Paul?

8. Poor Mr. Prendergast is a sad character. What is the primary theme that courses through his life?

9. As the folks at Llanabba recap the day's events, they lament what a series of unfortunate events took place. What was it, in particular, that Prendy argued about with Mr. Cholmondey regarding church architecture?

10. What is ironic about the structure of Llanabba Castle?

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