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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip read every day during his first two years of school?
(a) The Bible.
(b) His school work.
(c) A letter from his mother.
(d) His list of goals.

2. How does Philip avoid traveling with the family friend of Louisa's?
(a) He lies.
(b) He hides.
(c) He pretends to have never received the letter.
(d) He sends someone else.

3. Who does Philip like to eat his meals with at art school?
(a) Lawson.
(b) Clouter.
(c) Freida.
(d) Freya.

4. How does William describe the way his brother spent money?
(a) Recklessly.
(b) Selfishly.
(c) Generously.
(d) Irresponsibly.

5. How does Philip describe the girl who is assigned to guide him through the classes?
(a) Angry.
(b) Lost.
(c) Unpleasant.
(d) Beautiful.

6. How does Philip feel when he is encouraged to make friends with the rich Englishman?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Used.
(c) Excited.
(d) Nervous.

7. How does Philip get along with Hayward?
(a) They do not get along at all.
(b) They tolerate each other.
(c) They get along well.
(d) They are never really introduced.

8. Why does Philip not want to travel with a family friend of Louisa's?
(a) He is shy.
(b) He does not want to come home.
(c) He is not done yet.
(d) He does not have enough money.

9. Why does Louisa not know how to behave around children?
(a) Her husband does not like them.
(b) She never had any of her own.
(c) She is getting very old.
(d) Her husband has strict ideas of how to treat them.

10. What time of day is it when Philip is woken up at the beginning of the book?
(a) Mid morning.
(b) Middle of the night.
(c) Early evening.
(d) Dawn.

11. Where does Philip move after he quits school?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) America.
(d) France.

12. What is the profession of the man who takes care of the funeral arrangements for Philip's mother?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Actor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Clergyman.

13. How is Philip going to pay for his apprenticeship?
(a) He will use his inheritance.
(b) His uncle will cover the costs.
(c) It is a paid apprenticeship.
(d) He will take out a loan.

14. What is the occupation of the new headmaster's father?
(a) Professor.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Clergyman.
(d) Shop owner.

15. How does Philip feel when he reads letters from Emily?
(a) Comforted.
(b) Happy.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Loved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip not know how to respond when he gets a good friend in the older group?

2. What does the headmaster say about Fanny's art?

3. Why does the girl assigned to guide Philip disapprove of Lawson?

4. What is the occupation of the family friend Louisa wanted Philip to travel with?

5. What does Philip pray for every night for a week?

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