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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. Professor Silenus decides to stay on at Margot's house, since
(a) He is sleeping better.
(b) He has no money.
(c) He wants to wait for Margot.
(d) He has no ambition.

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

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

4. After Potts' visit to Kings Thursday, Otto Silenus
(a) Packs his bags and calls for a car.
(b) Disappears, never to return.
(c) Gives away his things to the gardener.
(d) Moves in, with his instruments and luggage.

5. Paul's new walking companion believes the chaplain is
(a) Not a Christian.
(b) Not a well man.
(c) A Satan worshipper.
(d) A fake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the officials in France laugh at Paul's comment about the absurdity of the League of Nations?

2. All of Margot's weekend guests, including Maltravers, are

3. While riding through the English countryside toward Kings Thursday, Paul has

4. Silenus sees himself as static, and Paul as

5. Dockery's assessment of Paul is that

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the distinguishing characteristic of Paul Pennyfeather that makes him go to Marseilles on business he is not really sure about--to call on women at an address in the depths of the slums?

2. On whom can we blame the death of Prendergast?

3. On his way to Egdon-Heath, what does Paul learn ?

4. Discuss Dr. Fagan's current state of affairs at Llanabba.

5. As they approach King's Thursday, Paul seems to be in reverie. What do his daydreams mean?

6. Describe the trait in Paul Pennyfeather that makes him ask Alistair Digby-Vaine-Trumpington to be his best man.

7. Where does Paul fit into Silenus' description of the wheel of life?

8. Sir Wilfred Lucas-Dockery represents a certain type of character in Waugh's coterie of nuts. Describe him.

9. What is Paul's response to the mysterious diagnosis, the trip to the hospital and his freedom?

10. What is ironic about Captain Grimes, besides the fact that he keeps showing up in Paul's life?

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