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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. Grimes' biggest objection to his new life is
(a) His loneliness.
(b) His new father-in-law.
(c) His desire to get out of it.
(d) Flossie's attention.

2. How did the boys get cigars to smoke in the boiler room?
(a) Grimes gave them to Clutterbuck.
(b) Grimes gave them to Pennyfeather.
(c) Prendergast gave them to Clutterbuck.
(d) Predergast gave them to Beste-Chetwynde.

3. As a result of being his father's only heir, Philbrick claimed he is tormented by
(a) His mother's ghost.
(b) Gracie's ghost.
(c) His father's ghost.
(d) A terrible guilt.

4. What is the general response to Chokey?
(a) His presence indicates a flaw in the system.
(b) He frightens most of the guests.
(c) His race makes most of the guests uncomfortable.
(d) He is accepted heartily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Fagan wants the sporting event to be

2. Prendergast tends to

3. Mr. Pendergast dresses up for the occasion in

4. The impression we get of the education system is that

5. Paul protects Beste-Chetwynde from trouble by

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of Mr. Prendergast's doubt?

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

3. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.

4. What kind of picture is emerging of the British school system in this chapter?

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

6. Why are Sniggs and Postlehwaite especially guilty of the unjust treatment of Paul Pennyfeather?

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

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

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

10. How does Grimes portray the school system?

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