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

2. In Part 1, Section 5, who is a former choirboy?
(a) Fred's best friend.
(b) Fred's father.
(c) Fred.
(d) Dr. Matthews.

3. What kind of bicycle is Fred Fairly riding?
(a) A Royal Sunbeam.
(b) A Winged Cruiser.
(c) A Schwinn.
(d) A Radio Flyer.

4. What does Mrs. Wrayburn place on Fred's nightstand?
(a) A photo and calling card.
(b) Grapes and scissors.
(c) His wallet and toothbrush.
(d) Pen and paper.

5. What position does Dr. Matthews, who is a frequent diner at St. Angelicus, hold?
(a) Professor.
(b) President of Cambridge.
(c) Provost.
(d) Professor Emeritus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year was the Rectory on Church Road built?

3. At the end of Part 1, Section 6, what does Fred do with his unfinished letter?

4. What is one of Fred's friend's reaction to the news that Fred has been offered a post?

5. Who has offered Fred a post at Cambridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the debate, who enters the room to speak to Fred? What does he tell Fred?

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

3. Explain Mrs. Wrayburn's statement that she wouldn't have mistaken Daisy as being Fred's wife after the accident if she had known he was a Fellow at St. Angelicus.

4. According to Skippey, why is Fred's opponent's performance at the debate not very noteworthy?

5. In Part 1, Section 4, how does Fred feel towards the Master of the college? Give details for support.

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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