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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Acceptance World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After leaving Le Bas in the countryside, where does Stringham ask that the boys stop?
(a) The post office.
(b) The police station.
(c) A tobacco shop.
(d) A tea room.

3. What does Quiggin say Clarke wants to express in the book introduction?
(a) A modernist point of view.
(b) A new point of view.
(c) A Marxist point of view.
(d) A Catholic point of view.

4. What is Jenkins' relation to Giles?
(a) Giles is Jenkins' brother.
(b) Giles is Jenkins' godfather.
(c) Giles is Jenkins' uncle.
(d) Giles is Jenkins' cousin.

5. What does Jenkins learn is Widmerpool's first name?
(a) Adam.
(b) Kenneth.
(c) David.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Sillers serve at the school?

2. In Chapter 3, where do Jenkins and Jean agree to meet on the following Friday?

3. What does Barbara accidentally pour over someone's head?

4. What does Jenkins note Deacon had not particularly liked?

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

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