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

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

3. Margot's yacht is waiting for Paul to take him to
(a) Scone College.
(b) Corfu.
(c) Egdon Heath.
(d) Italy.

4. Paul is ordered by Secretary Maltravers to undergo
(a) An appendectomy.
(b) A liver transplant.
(c) Gall stone removal.
(d) Brain surgery.

5. Philbrick warns Paul that Margot may be in trouble with
(a) The League of Nations committee.
(b) The Royal family.
(c) The London police.
(d) Scotland Yard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Grimes escapes prison under a cloud of

3. Ironically, the women are being escorted to Rio by

4. Grimes is in prison, convicted of

5. When Inspector Bruce appears, Paul thinks he is there to discuss

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Peter Beste-Chetwynde doing at Scone College? How does Paul feel about him?

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

3. 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?

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

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

6. The author gives us a clear glimpse of Pennyfeather's future at the end of this chapter. Discuss this seemingly awkwardly-placed revelation.

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

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

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

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

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