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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Philip have to decide if he does not want to complete his apprenticeship?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

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

3. What is the occupation of the man who houses Philip after he quits school?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Professor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Priest.

4. What does William hope Philip will study in school?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) The clergy.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Teaching.

5. Why does Philip's first friend start their friendship?
(a) He feels bad for Philip.
(b) He thinks Philip is an angel.
(c) He wants to copy off Philip.
(d) He is told to by the headmaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the girl who the master of the school hopes will guide Philip?

2. What is the main conflict when Philip comes to stay at the vicarage?

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

4. What holiday does Hayward leave Germany?

5. Who does Philip say is the only person who could have changed his mind about leaving school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Fanny insists that the master analyze her work?

2. What is the conflict about the bath schedule, and how is it resolved?

3. Why does Hedwig live in the boarding house with Philip?

4. What does Philip like to hear Emily talk about?

5. What does Philip do to try to heal his foot?

6. How does Louisa choose where to shop when she is in town?

7. How does Philip describe Weeks?

8. What does Philip decide to do after his first visit to Paris?

9. What does the new headmaster tell Philip about his foot?

10. How does Philip end up paying for his move to Paris?

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