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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might indicate that young Peter knows about his mother's business?
(a) He leaves white-faced from the restaurant.
(b) He was present when his mother sent Paul to France.
(c) His mother treats him like the man of the house.
(d) He mentions his mother giving Flossie a job in South America.

2. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?
(a) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to see him.
(b) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington has offered him friendship.
(c) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to employ him.
(d) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington wants to give him money.

3. Who else has Fagan's condescension worn down?
(a) Paul's.
(b) Philbrick's.
(c) Prendergast's.
(d) Dingy's.

4. Why does Grimes reject the job offered by the Clutterbucks?
(a) He is sure that Philbrick is behind it.
(b) He thinks they are playing a joke on him.
(c) He thinks Fagan is trying to get rid of him.
(d) He thinks the job will be worse than the one he has.

5. Why do the officials in France laugh at Paul's comment about the absurdity of the League of Nations?
(a) Because they know he is going to jail.
(b) Because he is incredibly naive.
(c) Because the ladies have turned him in.
(d) Because they feel the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that brings a tear to the eye of Prendergast?

2. What does Grimes decide to do on his wedding night?

3. Feigning a minor hand injury, what is Paul's real reason for not playing the organ at Grimes' wedding?

4. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?

5. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is

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