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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of his schoolmates does Jenkins say he has most in common?
(a) Templer.
(b) Le Bas.
(c) Widmerpool.
(d) Stringham.

2. Why is Farebrother at Stringham's home?
(a) To talk business.
(b) To drop off his wife.
(c) To visit Stringham's grandfather.
(d) To purchase the property.

3. Why does Templer leave his evening with Jenkins early in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) He has to meet his mother's train.
(b) He has been invited to a party.
(c) He is feeling ill.
(d) He sees a girl he likes.

4. Where does Templer say he was which caused him to be late in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) With a girl.
(b) Having dinner with his father.
(c) Seeing a doctor.
(d) At a party.

5. What is the name of Stringham's step-father?
(a) Buster.
(b) Basil.
(c) Barney.
(d) Benjamin.

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

7. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?
(a) Plays loud music.
(b) Brings in alcohol.
(c) Rearranges the furniture.
(d) Lights a cigarette.

8. What delays Stringham's return to school in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) An accident.
(b) A death.
(c) A girl.
(d) Bad weather.

9. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?
(a) A poem.
(b) A speech.
(c) A song.
(d) A dance.

10. What is Sunderland Farebrother's nickname?
(a) Farey.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Sam.
(d) Captain.

11. In Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing" where is Templer late in returning from?
(a) London.
(b) Bath.
(c) Cornwall.
(d) Liverpool.

12. Where does Jenkins head in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Cannes.
(b) Calais.
(c) Paris.
(d) Touraine.

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

14. What food do Stringham and Jenkins prepare for dinner in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) Steak.
(b) Sausages.
(c) Chicken pot pie.
(d) Spaghetti.

15. What does Sillers warn the boys to be sensitive about in regard to Quiggin?
(a) His weight.
(b) His financial situation.
(c) His father's recent death.
(d) His failing grades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is La Grenadiere?

2. What role does Sillers serve at the school?

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

4. Where does Stringham plan to visit his father at Christmas?

5. How does Jenkins describe Templer's personality?

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