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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. Silenus thinks that Margot Beste-Chetwynde is

2. Professor Silenus decides to stay on at Margot's house, since

3. Paul learns that Peter Best-Chetwynde has

4. Dockery's assessment of Paul is that

5. Wilfred Lucas-Dockery forces Paul to

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Captain Grimes, besides the fact that he keeps showing up in Paul's life?

2. Grimes has supposedly met with a terrible death in the bogs. Does Paul mourn his passing?

3. Sir Wilfred Lucas-Dockery represents a certain type of character in Waugh's coterie of nuts. Describe him.

4. Paul seems to have a temporary coming-out when he travels to London and meets with Potts. How is he different?

5. Paul is misunderstood as a misanthrope for wanting to stay in solitary confinement. Why does he prefer it?

6. How is Paul given the news of Prendergast's death?

7. Why is it not surprising that Paul and Margot run into Philbrick at the upscale restaurant where they are having lunch?

8. The author gives us a clear glimpse of Pennyfeather's future at the end of this chapter. Discuss this seemingly awkwardly-placed revelation.

9. On whom can we blame the death of Prendergast?

10. How does the judge see Paul's involvement in the crime for which he is convicted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were the Moabites? What do we know about them, and why did their culture disappear? Why is there a negative connotation about them in Part II, Chapter 3, The Death of a Churchman? Write a detailed essay on the history of the Moabites, their beliefs, and anything that may be known about them.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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