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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the matron, how much of a woman's life is spent in pain?
(a) One-fourth.
(b) Three-fourths.
(c) One-third.
(d) One-half.

2. Who makes quince preserves?
(a) The Benedictine nuns.
(b) Fred Fairly.
(c) The Pope.
(d) The Provost.

3. What does Mrs. Saunders take from Selfridge's?
(a) A pearl ring.
(b) A hair comb.
(c) A "rat."
(d) A hat pin.

4. What is Fred's earliest nickname in Blowhalt?
(a) Mr. Fred.
(b) Friendly Freddie.
(c) Freddie boy.
(d) Master Freddie.

5. What is one of Fred's friend's reaction to the news that Fred has been offered a post?
(a) The friend laughs.
(b) The friend gets angry.
(c) The friend shrugs.
(d) The friend bursts into tears.

6. Whom does Fred want to find in Part 1, Section 7?
(a) The farmer's son.
(b) Daisy Saunders.
(c) The witness to the accident.
(d) The cart driver.

7. At the end of Part 1, Section 6, what does Fred do with his unfinished letter?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Tears it up.
(c) Hides it.
(d) Completes it.

8. What smells filled Daisy's childhood?
(a) Vinegar and gin.
(b) French perfume and fruity wines.
(c) Apples and wisteria.
(d) Lavendar and honeysuckle.

9. Who is not surprised by Fred's recent religious decision concerning the "soul"?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His friends.
(d) His sisters.

10. Who invites Fred in "for that pipe"?
(a) Skippey.
(b) George Holcombe.
(c) A Junior Fellow.
(d) Dr. Matthews.

11. How much does Daisy earn per week?
(a) One pound.
(b) Twelve shillings.
(c) Twelve pence.
(d) Three shillings.

12. Who gave Daisy the ring on her wedding finger?
(a) A current boyfriend.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Aunt Ellie.
(d) Her deceased father.

13. According to Fred, why is Flowerdew "one against many?"
(a) Flowerdew is a lonely professor.
(b) Flowerdew is not liked by anyone.
(c) Flowerdew knows too little.
(d) Flowerdew understands too much.

14. What is the only item that Daisy keeps from her mother's belongings?
(a) A photo.
(b) A music box.
(c) A letter.
(d) A hair comb.

15. What is the name of Fred's college?
(a) St. Stevens.
(b) Surrey University.
(c) St. Angelicus.
(d) Cambridge Institute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Professor Flowerdew need an assistant?

2. In Part 1, Section 1, which city is home to "logic and reason?"

3. Who are the Fellows of Angels?

4. How old is Fred's college?

5. Who has offered Fred a post at Cambridge?

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