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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. Who are the Fellows of Angels?

2. By what name does James Elder call to Daisy?

3. According to college records, how many times has the gate at the southwest entrance been found standing open?

4. How old is Fred's college?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Which jobs did Fred inherit with his Junior Fellowship?

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

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

5. What are Professor Flowerdew's religious beliefs?

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

7. What are the two great distinctions of St. Angelicus?

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fred seems to be very much in awe of the work of a particular scientist named Rutherford. Taking all of Fred's comments and actions into account, is his reverence for Rutherford genuine or a contrived? Give several details for support.

Essay Topic 2

Daisy is quite competent and confident in her Nurse Probationer's position at Blackfriars, and then one day, she mistakenly answers a question by Dr. Sage. 1) What question is posed by the doctor? 2) What is Daisy's answer? 3) What is the source of Daisy's answer? 4) Is Dr. Sage's name consistent with his response to Daisy? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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