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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) They are extremely discerning.
(b) They care deeply for the pupils.
(c) They hire only within their ranks.
(d) It does not matter if one is qualified.

2. Captain Grimes, another master, has
(a) Long blonde hair.
(b) An artificial leg.
(c) Leather leggings.
(d) A long, brown beard.

3. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?
(a) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to see him.
(b) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington has offered him friendship.
(c) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to give him money.
(d) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to employ him.

4. As further punishment, Paul is
(a) Forced to attend his cousin's wedding.
(b) Discredited in the papers.
(c) Banished from his uncle's home.
(d) Sent to his attorney for recourse.

5. Dr. Fagan makes a surprise announcement, and calls Pennyfeather
(a) A cricket player.
(b) A distinguished athlete.
(c) A master event coordinator.
(d) A track runner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mr. Pendergast dresses up for the occasion in

3. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?

4. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?

5. Prendergast assures Paul that he will

Short Essay Questions

1. Paul and young Beste-Chetwynde seem to become immediate friends. Describe what we know of Beste-Chetwynde from this chapter.

2. 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?

3. Discuss how Paul Pennyfeather is able to gain control over his class full of wild and mischievous boys.

4. What is Dr. Fagan's primary concern about Llanabba?

5. How does Grimes portray the school system?

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

7. What is obvious about Paul Pennyfeather and his nature, based on the incident on campus?

8. The mysterious Philbrick speaks wistfully of his father, Chick. Discuss Chick.

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

10. 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.

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