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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. In Chapter 3, what time does Charlie want to host a study session in his room?
(a) 8.
(b) 7:30.
(c) 9.
(d) 8:30.

2. How old is John Keating?
(a) 38.
(b) 29.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Mid-40s.

3. How old is Ginny Danburry?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

4. Who is the second pledge to read at the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Todd.
(c) Knox.
(d) Neil.

5. In Chapter 7, what did the boys use to prop the rear door of their dorm open?
(a) Twig.
(b) Brick.
(c) Stick.
(d) Small board.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, who leads the group from the cave and into the night dancing and howling?

2. What instrument is played at the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. What is the year in Chapter 1?

4. When did Welton's oldest living graduate graduate from the Academy?

5. Who is the author of the understanding poetry book Mr. Keating has Neil read from in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

2. How does Knox get to the Danburry's home?

3. How does the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society begin?

4. Why does Mr. Keating take the junior boys to the Honor Room on the first day of classes?

5. What happened during a case that Knox's father and Mr. Danburry worked on together?

6. Why does Keating stand on his desk in Chapter 7?

7. What does Neil learn about Mr. Keating from Keating's senior annual?

8. How do the boys prepare to go find the cave where the Dead Poets Society was held?

9. How do various parents say good-bye to their sons?

10. What is the dorm room like that Todd and Neil share?

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