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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. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 7, how many weeks have passed since Fred's bicycle accident?

2. What is Fred's earliest nickname in Blowhalt?

3. How old is Fred's college?

4. What kind of bicycle is Fred Fairly riding?

5. What smells filled Daisy's childhood?

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

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

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

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

6. What mistake does Daisy make concerning Dr. Sage?

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

8. According to Fred In Part 1, Section 7, why is he writing Daisy? Why is the letter out of line with Fred's usual reasoning?

9. Explain how accepting Christianity on faith is contrary to Fred's education.

10. What are Professor Flowerdew's religious beliefs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fred visits his father because he wants to share that he is now an unbeliever. He corrects his title to a "conditional unbeliever." 1) According to Fred, what is the difference between an "unbeliever" and a "conditional unbeliever"? 2) Which title is more appropriate for Fred? Why? Give at least three examples of Fred's reactions to story events that support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dr. Matthews is both a fan and critic of the Fellows . 1) Discuss these two sides of his relationship with the Fellows. 2) How do the Fellows view Dr. Matthews? Give details for support.

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