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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. During the conversation at Mrs. Roberts', Paul realizes
2. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is
3. Attendees at the party are generally
4. What did the bandmaster offer to Lord Circumference?
5. What is it that brings a tear to the eye of Prendergast?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about the structure of Llanabba Castle?
2. How is it that Paul loses the inheritance of his father's money?
3. What words of wisdom does the Chaplain offer Paul when he is expelled?
4. As the folks at Llanabba recap the day's events, they lament what a series of unfortunate events took place. What was it, in particular, that Prendy argued about with Mr. Cholmondey regarding church architecture?
5. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.
6. What is obvious about Paul Pennyfeather and his nature, based on the incident on campus?
7. Captain Grimes is in sheer agony over his upcoming marriage to Flossie. How does he pull himself out of his sad mood?
8. What kind of picture is emerging of the British school system in this chapter?
9. What emotions does the appearance of Chokey raise in the guests?
10. For all that Paul has lost at the hands of Digby-Vaine-Trumpington, he decides not to take his money. Discuss Paul's response to Potts' letter.
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
Who were the Moabites? What do we know about them, and why did their culture disappear? Why is there a negative connotation about them in Part II, Chapter 3, The Death of a Churchman? Write a detailed essay on the history of the Moabites, their beliefs, and anything that may be known about them.
Essay Topic 3
Write a detailed essay about the character of Prendergast. He is a complex character about whom we learn enough to piece together a puzzle about his nature. What quality does he represent in this story? Study his thinking and his basic nature as described by Waugh, and try to find some meaning for Prendy's life, and how it compares to others' in the story.
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