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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?
2. Because of the charge against Paul at Scone, Dr. Fagan
3. Paul's first impression of the students at Llanabba is that
4. What do Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde seem to be trying to convince people of?
5. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?
Short Essay Questions
1. Philbrick has a great imagination. Of the three descriptions he has given of himself to Grimes, Prendy and Paul, which is the most likely to be true?
2. What words of wisdom does the Chaplain offer Paul when he is expelled?
3. What is Dr. Fagan's biggest concern with respect to the sporting event at Llanabba?
4. What kind of picture is emerging of the British school system in this chapter?
5. What message comes through about British society in the Prelude?
6. What is Margot Best-Chetwynde's interest in Chokey?
7. Poor Mr. Prendergast is a sad character. What is the primary theme that courses through his life?
8. What is ironic about the structure of Llanabba Castle?
9. What emotions does the appearance of Chokey raise in the guests?
10. Why are Sniggs and Postlehwaite especially guilty of the unjust treatment of Paul Pennyfeather?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
This story would have ruffled the feathers of the British elite, as well as the clergy. When the book was released in the late 1920's, was it reviewed? Research and write about any reviews, positive or negative, that the book has received, and explain the positions of the reviewers.
Essay Topic 2
Decline and Fall is a hilarious story that would lend itself well to a stage play or movie. Research to determine whether the story has ever been scripted for either. If so, include in your essay when, where and how the story was presented, the actors and producers and any reviews that might have resulted.
Essay Topic 3
An astonishing element of this story is that Waugh wants us to notice that no one, including parents and teachers, is terribly concerned over the accidental shooting of little Lord Tangent, not to mention his ensuing death. Look into the American standards for schools and write an essay on the degree to which we protect our children from careless teachers and unsafe conditions. Do we, as a country, have laws about such things? Are the laws strictly local? Are there some lawsuits you can reference about this kind of accident on school grounds? Are the laws different for private vs. public schools?
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