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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what did the boys use to prop the rear door of their dorm open?

2. What does Neil's father want him to do when he graduates from the Academy?

3. In Chapter 3, what time does Charlie want to host a study session in his room?

4. Why doesn't Todd want to go to the Dead Poets Society meeting?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Neil's father inform him at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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

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

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

5. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

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

7. What is Latin class like the first day of school for the juniors?

8. Why does Keating say that one reads poetry?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parents are present for the opening ceremonies at Welton. What is revealed about family relationships during and after the opening ceremonies?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Keating stands on his desk during a class. What does Mr. Keating hope to teach the boys by standing on his desk?

Essay Topic 3

The school is founded upon four pillars or principles. What are the four pillars and why are they important?

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