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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. What was it that ended Mr. Prendergast's career as a priest?

2. What was it that his recently fired teacher had, that Dr. Fagan seeks in a teacher?

3. Upset that Grimes is already married, Dr. Fagan suggests

4. Grimes' biggest objection to his new life is

5. Mr. Prendergast shares that he

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dr. Fagan's primary concern about Llanabba?

2. What is obvious about Paul Pennyfeather and his nature, based on the incident on campus?

3. 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?

4. How does Grimes portray the school system?

5. What emotions does the appearance of Chokey raise in the guests?

6. Captain Grimes is terribly depressed after being married a few days to Flossie. What is it that is so upsetting to him?

7. What is Dr. Fagan's biggest concern with respect to the sporting event at Llanabba?

8. Although other sports have been canceled due to floods, Dr. Fagan decides on the spur of the moment to hold a major, lavish sporting event at Llanabba because the sun has come out. For whose benefit is the event?

9. What is Margot Best-Chetwynde's interest in Chokey?

10. What kind of picture is emerging of the British school system in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If the Bollinger Club were a real entity, it would be a disgrace to its members' families. Do some research and determine whether Waugh based the idea of this club on a real club or organization. Write about how being part of a line of princes, kings and nobility can affect the ideals and morals of its members, according to Waugh. Are the Bollingers good people? Bad people? Explain your position.

Essay Topic 2

Does Britain have a modern penal system? Research the reforms that have occurred, and specifically delve into the history of persons who were instrumental in them. Compare them to Sir Lucas-Dockery. Does Waugh have any basis of truth in developing this character?

Essay Topic 3

Margot Beste-Chetwynde's cigarette smoking at the sporting event prevents the silver band from playing anything religious, because they feel smoking is sacrilegious. Write a well-researched essay about cigarettes and the smoking of tobacco in the 1920s. Was Margot out of step for her time? How did the general population feel about smoking at that time? Were there any repercussions for smoking in public? Was it more acceptable for men than women?

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