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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. How old did Pope Benedict live to be?

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

3. Who writes Fred a "truncated" note that rattles on about Fred's position at the college?

4. What position does Dr. Matthews, who is a frequent diner at St. Angelicus, hold?

5. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 4, where did King James I of England think one should pray at Cambridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the inconveniences experienced by students due to the size of St. Angelicus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens to Daisy's mother after visiting the opening of Selfridge Department Store? How is Daisy affected by this mentally? What changes occur in Daisy's lifestyle after the event?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In making plans to tell his father about his unbelief, Fred overlooks the father's "human" role in a son's life. 1) Compare/contrast the two roles (minister/father) that Mr. Fairly plays in Fred's life. 2) If a parishoner approached Mr. Fairly with the same unbelief, would his reaction be different? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Fred meets Daisy after a biking accident. 1) Describe the first meeting between Fred and Daisy. 2) What is a plausible explanation for Fred's love at first sight? 3) How does Daisy's inaccessibility fuel Fred's feelings?

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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