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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. Who is Fred displeased to see at the debate?
(a) The Provost.
(b) Holcombe.
(c) Skippey.
(d) Miss Saunders.

2. How old is Daisy when she asks Father Haggett for a recommendation?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Seventeen.

3. What is in the jar where Daisy places the thermometer?
(a) Black Draught.
(b) Condy's Alcohol.
(c) Old Earl Brandy.
(d) Condy's Fluid.

4. After saying thank you, where is Miss Saunders going?
(a) To the Wrayburns' home.
(b) To the Rectory.
(c) To London.
(d) To Paris.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the story begin?

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

3. What does Fred swerve to avoid while riding his bicycle?

4. Who leaves from the debate with Fred?

5. What kind of family does Fred come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fred's father react to Fred's news that he is now a non-believer? What does the father ask of Fred?

2. In Part 2, Section 11, who tries to commit suicide by jumping into the Thames? What is the outcome of the attempt?

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

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

5. Who does Fred Fairly meet on his way to his room? What is their conversation about?

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

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

8. 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?

9. According to Fred In Part 1, Section 7, why is he writing Daisy? Why is the letter out of line with Fred's usual reasoning?

10. What does Fred remember about his recuperation from the accident?

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