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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Old Brooke do at the end of the singing?
(a) He argues with East.
(b) He reprimands the younger boys.
(c) He stands up and leaves.
(d) He stands up and gives a speech.

2. How is the relationship between Squire Brown and Tom?
(a) Unhealthy.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Distant.
(d) A gruff intimacy.

3. What does the Doctor's sermon encourage?
(a) The boys to live for their education here at Rugby.
(b) The boys to live life well, rather than let it pass by them.
(c) The boys to pray every night.
(d) To follow all his instructions.

4. How would young men busy with intellectual pursuits, politics and social reform be much better off?
(a) Marrying an intelligent woman.
(b) Working in solitude.
(c) Not trusting others.
(d) If they cultivated friendships.

5. Who does Tom's mother take in, train, and pass on to other jobs?
(a) Young men.
(b) Horses.
(c) Slave girls.
(d) Young women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Brooke encourage all the boys to do?

2. What happens shortly after Tom's arrival to a private school?

3. For what is Tom proud to pay?

4. Through what city does Tom travel?

5. How does the narrative voice shift?

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