Decline and Fall Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Decline and Fall Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Fagan feels that Lady Circumference
(a) Does not understand black people.
(b) Lumps all athletics into one category.
(c) Thinks fox hunting is the only sport.
(d) Does not understand a track meet.

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

3. Mr. Prendergast is flustered with Paul's arrival because he
(a) Will need to share bath time with Grimes.
(b) Is a former clergyman.
(c) Is taking a pay cut.
(d) Will have to give up his regular bath time.

4. What do Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde seem to be trying to convince people of?
(a) That Chokey is more talented than most people.
(b) That Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde are lovers.
(c) That Chokey has uncontrollable passions.
(d) That Cokey is just as sophisticated as anyone else.

5. Why is Grimes in the soup again?
(a) He has promised Flossie a life he can't give her.
(b) He is engaged to Flossie, but already married.
(c) He is going to be fired from Llanabba.
(d) He has promised to marry two women.

6. Mr. Prendergast shares that he
(a) Was a social misfit.
(b) He used to be a clergyman.
(c) Was a social butterfly.
(d) Was married with children.

7. Paul Pennyfeather's parents are
(a) Very supportive.
(b) Prosperous solicitors.
(c) Part of the Scone faculty.
(d) Deceased.

8. Regarding his upcoming marriage, Grimes is clearly in a state of
(a) Depression.
(b) Fear.
(c) Joy.
(d) Resignation.

9. Why does Grimes think Prendergast cannot keep order?
(a) Because he is inept.
(b) Because he is depressed.
(c) Because he is insecure.
(d) Because he wears a wig.

10. During the conversation at Mrs. Roberts', Paul realizes
(a) He may be in love with Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde.
(b) He may be in love with Lady Circumference.
(c) He has fallen behind in his teaching.
(d) He has been drinking far too much.

11. Why do Sniggs and Postlethwaite not intervene in the attack?
(a) They are too embarrassed.
(b) Paul is of no significance.
(c) Paul's prestigious status.
(d) They trust Paul will not be injured.

12. What is peculiar about Llanabba Castle?
(a) It is half-castle, half country house.
(b) It is medeival and fort-like on two sides.
(c) It has no moat.
(d) It has no balconies on one side.

13. What was it about Paul that led to the attack on him?
(a) His academic excellence.
(b) His tie that was similar to the Bollingers'.
(c) His sobriety, which was offensive.
(d) His objection to drunkenness.

14. What was the topic of the argument among Prendergast, Philbrick and Cholmondley?
(a) Confessionals.
(b) Roman Catholicsm.
(c) Music, particularly jazz.
(d) The rood screen.

15. For a photo backdrop, Dr. Fagan is counting on
(a) Flowers and gazebos.
(b) The front of the castle.
(c) Using the wealthy families' cars.
(d) Gathering the throng of students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde would like

2. What does the five percent of ninety pounds represent?

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

4. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems

5. The result of leaving Prendergast with the boys is that

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