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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. Dr. Fagan makes a surprise announcement, and calls Pennyfeather

2. Philbrick tells Prendergast that he is

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

4. What did the bandmaster offer to Lord Circumference?

5. What do Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde seem to be trying to convince people of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how Paul Pennyfeather is able to gain control over his class full of wild and mischievous boys.

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

3. How is it that Paul loses the inheritance of his father's money?

4. Prendergast seems doubtful about the presence of a new school master at Llanabba. How does that come through in their initial meeting?

5. What do we learn about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington from the letter Potts has sent to Paul?

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

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

8. What is the source of Mr. Prendergast's doubt?

9. What is ironic about the structure of Llanabba Castle?

10. 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?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the history of the Ritz Hotel in London, where Paul Pennyfeather stayed as his wedding was under preparation. Include information on the founders, the accommodations, the changes the hotel has undergone if it still exists, and the services and accommodations they offer.

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