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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Prendergast seems obsessed with
(a) Dr. Fagan.
(b) His pipes.
(c) His mother.
(d) The welfare of the children.

2. Prendergast tends to
(a) Tell long, meaningless stories of his past.
(b) Blame Grimes for his unhappiness.
(c) Feel sorry for everyone else.
(d) Be a good, but strange friend.

3. What information does Paul withhold from young Beste-Chetwynde?
(a) He was expelled for indecent behavior.
(b) He knows nothing about teaching organ lessons.
(c) He is a former music teacher at Scone.
(d) He once led a symphony orchestra.

4. Paul and Grimes leave Prendergast to the boys, even though he is
(a) Inebriated.
(b) Crying.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Angry.

5. The impression we get of the education system is that
(a) They hire only within their ranks.
(b) It does not matter if one is qualified.
(c) They care deeply for the pupils.
(d) They are extremely discerning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so surprising about the wealthy Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde?

2. What is the general response to Chokey?

3. What was Paul Pennyfeather studying to be?

4. Dr. Fagan surprisingly detests

5. A low-brow, slavering, ape-like group turns out to be

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