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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 the topic of the argument among Prendergast, Philbrick and Cholmondley?

2. Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde would like

3. Mr. Prendergast is flustered with Paul's arrival because he

4. All of the prior six sporting events at Llabba have been

5. The impression we get of the education system is that

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. What words of wisdom does the Chaplain offer Paul when he is expelled?

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

9. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.

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

Research and write about the history of the practice of "white slavery" as it is described in this story. Does it still go on? When was it at its peak? Was it always prostitution, or were there other reasons to capture people and enslave them? Is this something that Americans have also participated in?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the gentleman's code of conduct to which Paul Pennyfeather subscribes. What was its origin? Why would people cling to it after so many years? In what way was it a benefit to be considered a "gentleman?" Did this code carry over to the new world when people began to settle in America? Describe the code, what it required and its meaning to the different classes of society in Britain and in the early U.S.

Essay Topic 3

Write a biography of Evelyn Waugh. Did he become famous for his writing while he was alive? Did he become wealthy from his work, or was he an unknown until later? Where was he born and educated, and where did he live his adult life? What characteristics about Waugh led him to have the social insights he seems to possess?

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