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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. At Scone College, it is the night of the annual dinner for
3. During the conversation at Mrs. Roberts', Paul realizes
4. All of the prior six sporting events at Llabba have been
5. What happened to Lord Tangent at the sporting event?
Short Essay Questions
1. Captain Grimes is in sheer agony over his upcoming marriage to Flossie. How does he pull himself out of his sad mood?
2. What is it about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde that has put Paul in such a state of mind over her?
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. What is obvious about Paul Pennyfeather and his nature, based on the incident on campus?
5. What message comes through about British society in the Prelude?
6. What is Dr. Fagan's biggest concern with respect to the sporting event at Llanabba?
7. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.
8. What is Margot Best-Chetwynde's interest in Chokey?
9. Captain Grimes' deep despondency has caused him to make some unusual decisions. Discuss them.
10. Discuss how Paul Pennyfeather is able to gain control over his class full of wild and mischievous boys.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Write a well-researched, detailed essay on the League of Nations. Why was it formed? What was its purpose, and what caused its demise? Was the US involved in it or affected by it? Do we have anything similar to it today?
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