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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 does Fred's friend hope to train with in Manchester?
(a) Rutherford.
(b) Cavendish.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Flowerdew.

2. What does Fred swerve to avoid while riding his bicycle?
(a) A garland.
(b) A tree branch.
(c) A hat.
(d) A cow.

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

4. In Part 1, Section 2, who will be viewed as indisputably right on the Day of Judgment?
(a) James V.
(b) Benedict XIII.
(c) Pope Benedict.
(d) The Catholic Church.

5. What is the cause of Fred's bicycle accident?
(a) Another bicyclist.
(b) A motor car.
(c) A horse and cart.
(d) A trolley.

Short Answer Questions

1. AT the beginning of Part 2, Section 11, what does James Elder do on January 16th, 1912?

2. What is the meaning of "Estoy in mis trece?"

3. In Part 1, Section 5, how long has Fred been a Junior Fellow?

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

5. What is Daisy's position at the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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