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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is fond of the "orderly progress" exhibited by the schoolboys?
(a) Louis.
(b) Percival.
(c) Dr. Crane.
(d) Bernard.

2. Why have the characters gathered in Section 4?
(a) A farewell dinner for Percival.
(b) A farewell dinner for himself.
(c) A farewell dinner for Louis.
(d) A farewell dinner for Jinny.

3. How would you characterize Neville's attitude as he waits for the others to arrive in Section 4?
(a) Impatient.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Calm.

4. What word does Louis use to characterize himself in Section 3?
(a) Loquacious.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) Banal.
(d) Average.

5. Which subject do the children appear to have a strong grasp of?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) English Grammar.
(c) History.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the boys doing when the monologues in Section 2 return to their perspective?

2. What image is Susan reminded of at the end of her monologue in Section 3?

3. What is the dominant image in the beginning of Section 2?

4. What word best describes Rhoda's tone in Section 1?

5. Who provides an elaborate description of bathing at the end of the day?

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