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

2. Who looks after Fred while he is in recovery?
(a) The Junior Fellows.
(b) His parents.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Wrayburn.
(d) Miss Saunders.

3. According to King James I of England, where should one sleep at Cambridge?
(a) At Jesus.
(b) At the Rectory.
(c) At Angels.
(d) At Trinity.

4. Who writes Fred a "truncated" note that rattles on about Fred's position at the college?
(a) Holcombe.
(b) Thorne.
(c) Beazeley.
(d) Skippey.

5. What does Daisy wear on her wedding finger?
(a) A pearl ring.
(b) A gold ring.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A garnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the constable's experience, what helps patients such as James Elder recover?

2. Why is Dr. Matthews attending the debate?

3. During what hours does Blackfriars Hospital accept employment applications?

4. According to Fred, why is Flowerdew "one against many?"

5. What ingredients do many of Dr. Sage's prescriptions contain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how accepting Christianity on faith is contrary to Fred's education.

2. Recalling Daisy's childhood described in this section, where do Daisy and her mother shop? How does her mother earn a living? How does Daisy contribute to their support?

3. Who does Daisy seek references from? Who declines to give her a reference?

4. What information does Dr. Matthews share with the Master about the gate on the college's south-west wall?

5. According to Dr. Matthews, how is science affecting the Fellows?

6. Why is the use of the word "fortunate" in reference to Flowerdew's appointment a shock to Fred?

7. According to Fred, what is meant by "conditional unbelief"?

8. What is Skippey asking Fred to debate on at the next Disobligers' Society's meeting? Why does he ask Fred to take this side at the debate? What are the religious beliefs of Fred's debate opponent?

9. According to the beginning of Part 2, Section 8, where does Daisy live? Give at least three details describing the city.

10. How does the beginning scene contrast to the actual city of Cambridge?

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