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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. What ingredients do many of Dr. Sage's prescriptions contain?
(a) Ginger and opium.
(b) Rhubarb, ginger, and strychnine.
(c) Rhubarb, ginger, and honey.
(d) Brandy and honey.

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

4. How old did Pope Benedict live to be?
(a) Over 75 years old.
(b) Over 80 years old.
(c) Over 100 years old.
(d) Over 90 years old.

5. According to Dr. Matthews, who would have been considered heretics in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
(a) Philosophers and historians.
(b) Writers and artists.
(c) Geologists and paleontologists.
(d) Mathematicians and scientists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fred's earliest nickname in Blowhalt?

2. Who looks after Fred while he is in recovery?

3. Who is the the Senior Registrar at the hospital?

4. Who rescues Pope Benedict's head from a ditch?

5. What is known as Higgledy-Piggledy?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the debate, who asks that the motion concerning the soul be repeated? What statement does this person make about the debate's topic?

2. What incident does Fred recall concerning Daisy and a recent biking trip? Give details about the incident.

3. In Part 1, Section 4, Dr. Matthews is introduced. Describe Dr. Matthews, the Provost of James's.

4. At the beginning of Part I, Section 5, what decision is Fred about to act on concerning his father? Why is this a difficult decision?

5. Does Fred agree with Flowerdew's non-belief in God? Give details for support?

6. What happens during Daisy's childhood that changes the plight of her and her mother?

7. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 1, what is happening on the way into Cambridge?

8. In Part 2, Section 9, where does Daisy seek employment? Describe the job applicants' waiting room.

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

10. How many notes are waiting for Fred when he returns to his room at the beginning of the book? Who are the notes from?

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