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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 plans for the future.
(b) His eating habits.
(c) His feelings about the Templers.
(d) His financial situation.

2. What role does Sillers serve at the school?
(a) He is an informal counsellor.
(b) He is a junior dean.
(c) He is a party planner.
(d) He is the advisor to the student council.

3. What position is Bill Truscot looking for a man to fill for Sir Magnus Donner?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Assistant.
(d) Valet.

4. How does Jenkins describe Stringham's mother?
(a) As old.
(b) As generous.
(c) As strict.
(d) As beautiful.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Giles do while visiting the dormitory which could get Jenkins in trouble?

4. What does Jenkins plan in order to impress a girl at La Grenadiere?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sillers?

2. Why does Jenkins ask his uncle Giles to put out his cigarette?

3. Explain the incident involving the wanted poster.

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 4 of "A Question of Upbringing", who does Jenkins meet with in London? How is Jenkins put out by this person?

6. How does Jenkins describe Widmerpool?

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

8. How does Widmerpool react to Jenkins' confession about Le Bas' arrest?

9. What caused the rift between Jenkins' father and his brother, Giles?

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

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