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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. Why does Keating say that language was invented?
(a) To woo women.
(b) To write.
(c) To laugh.
(d) To communicate.

2. In Chapter 5 after lunch, what class do the juniors have?
(a) Latin.
(b) French.
(c) Physical education.
(d) Calculus.

3. Where does Ginny Danburry go to school?
(a) Henley Hall.
(b) Rothchild Hall.
(c) Andrews High.
(d) Victory High.

4. What car does Chet ask to borrow in Chapter 5?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Oldsmobile.
(d) Buick.

5. How many students graduated last year from Welton Academy?
(a) 49.
(b) 51.
(c) 64.
(d) 78.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Neil Perry supposed to work on the school annual?

2. How many boys attend Welton Academy?

3. What does Keating assign the juniors for homework over the weekend in Chapter 7?

4. How many of last year's graduates from Welton Academy went on to Ivy League schools?

5. What is Mrs. Danburry's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does a teacher tell the boys to slow down at the beginning of Chapter 2?

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

4. Why are the juniors waiting in the Academy Honor room?

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

6. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

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

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

9. What do Neil, Charlie, and Knox's parents want their sons to do for careers?

10. What does Mr. Keating do after he has Neil read the introduction of "Understanding Poetry"?

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