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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Upbringing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At school, what does Sillers often organize in the afternoon?
(a) Study groups.
(b) Card games.
(c) Billiards tournaments.
(d) Tea service.

2. What does Le Bas find which gets Templer kicked out of school in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A bottle of gin.
(c) A tobacco pouch.
(d) A plagiarized exam paper.

3. Where is Stringham's mother from?
(a) Australia.
(b) Scotland.
(c) America.
(d) South Africa.

4. What does Jenkins think of Stringham's unmarried sister?
(a) He is attracted to her.
(b) He is irritated by her.
(c) He is intimidated by her.
(d) He is bored by her.

5. When Jenkins joins Stringham for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing", what crisis does Stringham refer to?
(a) A jam crisis.
(b) A bread crisis.
(c) A potato crisis.
(d) A meat crisis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Le Bas say he goes into the countryside?

2. What field does Widmerpool intend to pursue an occupation in?

3. Who is Parkinson?

4. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?

5. Who is offered the position with Sir Magnus Donner?

(see the answer key)

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