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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Professor Flowerdew, what lacks evidence of being existent?

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

3. Who are the Fellows of Angels?

4. How many urgent messages await Fred when he returns after bicycling?

5. At the beginning of Part 2, Section 8, where does Daisy work?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fellows of St. Angelicus are not allowed to marry. What are possible reasons for this rule? Are the reasons still valid for continuing this practice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The story opens with a stormy scene. The road to Cambridge has been strewn with willow branches. 1) Discuss an analogy that can be drawn between the strewn willow branches and Daisy's life. 2) How does the storm foreshadow a change in Fred's life?

Essay Topic 3

Kelly is deceptive on several occasions in the story. Choose two such occasions and elaborate on what occurred.

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