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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. Returning to Scone college in disguise, Paul learns that
(a) He was considered insane.
(b) He was considerd wild and a degenerate.
(c) He was highly respected.
(d) He was considered sad and lonely.

2. The prison chaplain turns out to be
(a) Potts.
(b) Captain Grimes.
(c) Mr. Clutterbuck.
(d) Mr. Prendergast.

3. After the interviews, Paul and Margot go to lunch and see
(a) Potts.
(b) Grimes.
(c) Philbrick.
(d) Peter.

4. People carry "deep and diverse impressions" of Professor Silenus'
(a) Genius.
(b) Architecture.
(c) Professionalism.
(d) Talent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Margot Metroland, married to the former Maltravers,

2. Peter is somewhat angry with Paul because

3. The author warns us that Paul Pennyfeather

4. Silenus feels that life resembles

5. Paul is convicted and sentenced for

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly, discuss how Paul escapes the prison at Egdon-Heath.

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

3. Discuss Professor Silenus' role in the renovation of King's Thursday. What does he set out to accomplish?

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

5. How is Paul given the news of Prendergast's death?

6. Why do you suppose Potts is intercepting Margot's interviewees across the street as they leave her residence?

7. How does the judge see Paul's involvement in the crime for which he is convicted?

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

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

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

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