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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Farebrother question Jenkins about on the train in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) His eating habits.
(b) His feelings about the Templers.
(c) His financial situation.
(d) His plans for the future.

2. What do the boys see one day as they walk past the police station?
(a) A fist fight.
(b) A drunk in handcuffs.
(c) A lost dog.
(d) A wanted poster.

3. Who is Jenkins' hostess at La Grenadiere?
(a) Madame Leroux.
(b) Madame Lapage.
(c) Madame Lapierre.
(d) Madame Leroy.

4. Who leaves the school a short time after an arrest is made?
(a) Le Bas.
(b) Templer.
(c) Stringham.
(d) Widmerpool.

5. Why do the boys decide to return to their dormitory house quickly in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?
(a) To provide themselves with alibis.
(b) To play a trick on Windmerpool.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To hide their purchases.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenkins note about Widmerpool in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

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

3. In Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing" where is Templer late in returning from?

4. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?

5. What do Stringham and Jenkins borrow to prepare a meal in Chapter 1 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jenkins note about Stringham's mother in "A Question of Upbringing"?

2. Explain the incident involving the wanted poster.

3. What is Widmerpool doing when he and Jenkins first meet?

4. Why is Jenkins annoyed by Giles in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing"?

5. What opportunity presents itself to Stringham at one of Sillers' afternoon tea events?

6. Who does Jenkins find attractive at the dance in Chapter 2 of "A Question of Upbringing"? What does Sunny question Jenkins about on the train?

7. What does Templer admit when he returns late to the boarding house from London?

8. What happens in Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing" when the boys go riding in the country?

9. Who is Sillers?

10. Where does Jenkins travel to in Chapter 3 of "A Question of Upbringing"? Who does he find is also there?

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