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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. At Egdon Heath, the convicts recently heard a lecture delivered by
(a) Grimes.
(b) Potts.
(c) Prendergast.
(d) The Governor.

2. The author wants us to deduce that Otto Silenus is
(a) Cold and inhuman.
(b) A traditional architect.
(c) A talented artist.
(d) Warm and friendly.

3. Who does the little man think Philbrick is?
(a) Sir Solomon Lucas-Dockery's father.
(b) An old friend of Lucas-Dockery.
(c) The head prison warden.
(d) The governor's brother.

4. Why do the officials in France laugh at Paul's comment about the absurdity of the League of Nations?
(a) Because they know he is going to jail.
(b) Because the ladies have turned him in.
(c) Because they feel the same.
(d) Because he is incredibly naive.

5. Silenus sees himself as static, and Paul as
(a) Organic.
(b) Off the grid.
(c) Dynamic.
(d) Ultra-static.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new companion, the "big man," thinks an angel told him

2. Dr. Fagan is, again, ready to

3. What can we assume about Paul's friend, Potts, at this point?

4. When Paul presses Potts about his line of work, Potts

5. Despite harsh prison conditions, Paul

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. Margot Beste-Chetwynde had been at King's Thursday only once before she purchased the property many years later. Discuss that visit.

6. How is it that Prendergast is now a chaplain at the prison where Paul is incarcerated?

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

8. When Margot announces her upcoming marriage to Maltravers, what is Paul's reaction?

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

10. Paul seems to have a temporary coming-out when he travels to London and meets with Potts. How is he different?

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