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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. When Inspector Bruce appears, Paul thinks he is there to discuss
(a) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.
(b) Guarding the wedding presents.
(c) Security at Kings Thursday.
(d) Posting guards at the wedding ceremony.

2. Official papers are signed that say
(a) The surgeon was too drunk to operate.
(b) Paul died under anesthesia.
(c) Dingy is actually a nurse.
(d) A girl died under anesthesia.

3. Paul feels that Grimes is actually
(a) In another prison.
(b) Immortal.
(c) Dead this time.
(d) A hero.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his more evolved frame of mind, Paul imagines that

2. At Egdon Heath, the convicts recently heard a lecture delivered by

3. Professor Silenus values machines over

4. Paul arranges to have dinner with Arthur Potts who is

5. The death of Prendergast, perhaps, was

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it not surprising that Paul and Margot run into Philbrick at the upscale restaurant where they are having lunch?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Waugh's final passage about Paul's reading say about Paul?

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

8. Grimes has supposedly met with a terrible death in the bogs. Does Paul mourn his passing?

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

10. Compare the two names held by Maltravers -- Maltravers and, now, Metroland. What is Waugh trying to say?

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