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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. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is

2. Paul gets concerned about how many people live at the Castle when he sees

3. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems

4. Mr. Philbrick tells Paul that his father was

5. What happened to Lord Tangent at the sporting event?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Prendergast's wig related to the "intractable" behavior of his students?

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

4. Captain Grimes is in sheer agony over his upcoming marriage to Flossie. How does he pull himself out of his sad mood?

5. 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?

6. Why are Sniggs and Postlehwaite especially guilty of the unjust treatment of Paul Pennyfeather?

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

8. Captain Grimes' deep despondency has caused him to make some unusual decisions. Discuss them.

9. What is it about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde that has put Paul in such a state of mind over her?

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

Many times throughout this story "the war" is mentioned. Write a detailed essay about the effects of world war one on British society. This story was written shortly after the end of the war when the country is trying to recover from its effects. Try to focus on a particular town or township that was hit particularly hard by the war and describe its effects, before and after.

Essay Topic 2

The story offers many ideas, words and concepts that are obsolete. Leaf through the book and find at least three of these references that are strange or unfamiliar to you. Research each and write a 3-part essay on what you find. Remember that, in addition to being written in England, the book was written around eighty years ago.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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