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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 Academics, like Mr. Sniggs, like this celebration because of
(a) The alcohol that is available.
(b) The furniture they will get to replace.
(c) The fines they will be able to charge.
(d) The exhilaration it provides the students.

2. The character Arthur Potts is
(a) A graduate of Llanabba school.
(b) A graduate student at Scone College.
(c) One of Pennyfeather's four friends.
(d) A former master at Scone College.

3. What question constitutes Prendergast's doubts?
(a) What is my purpose here?
(b) Why was I born to this mother?
(c) Why did it all begin?
(d) Who are the Bundles?

4. What was Paul Pennyfeather studying to be?
(a) A barrister.
(b) A professor.
(c) A priest.
(d) A solicitor.

5. Regarding his upcoming marriage, Grimes is clearly in a state of
(a) Resignation.
(b) Depression.
(c) Fear.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with

2. For a photo backdrop, Dr. Fagan is counting on

3. What is it that brings a tear to the eye of Prendergast?

4. Sniggs wants the chapel attacked because

5. Paul's primary goal in his new classroom is

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. What message comes through about British society in the Prelude?

7. What emotions does the appearance of Chokey raise in the guests?

8. For all that Paul has lost at the hands of Digby-Vaine-Trumpington, he decides not to take his money. Discuss Paul's response to Potts' letter.

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

10. 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?

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