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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Grimes' biggest objection to his new life is
(a) His new father-in-law.
(b) His desire to get out of it.
(c) Flossie's attention.
(d) His loneliness.

2. Arthur Potts, unlike the Llanabba masters, seems
(a) Indifferent to children.
(b) Interested in education.
(c) Lonely and bored.
(d) Ignorant of scholarship.

3. It seems that Paul will only have one profession open to him, which is that of
(a) School master.
(b) Barrister.
(c) Solicitor.
(d) Registrar.

4. Diana Fagan feels it would be going too far to buy
(a) New flags and bunting.
(b) Cakes and balloons.
(c) Fireworks and flowers.
(d) Mr. Prendergast a new tie.

5. Lady Circumference is ill at ease with people
(a) Who are richer than she.
(b) Who are undereducated.
(c) Who are not from England.
(d) Who are of another color.

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

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

8. Philbrick tells Prendergast that he is
(a) Waiting for a large payoff from his family.
(b) Living among the poor as penance.
(c) A rich prince, temporarily diverted in England.
(d) A syndicate criminal, hiding out at Llanabba.

9. What is so surprising about the wealthy Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde?
(a) She has missed the entire event.
(b) She has come alone.
(c) She has a huge and beautiful car.
(d) Her companion is a "negro".

10. Attendees at the party are generally
(a) Graduates from other colleges.
(b) The general student body.
(c) Faculties from regional universities.
(d) Young men from royal or noble families.

11. So far, we have learned that young Clutterbuck is
(a) One of the richest students.
(b) A competetive brat.
(c) Fragile and sickly.
(d) A brute of a boy.

12. The charge against Paul Pennyfeather is
(a) Indecent behavior.
(b) Unfitness for the priesthood.
(c) Failure to thrive.
(d) Poor attitude.

13. What does Grimes decide to do on his wedding night?
(a) Listen to Flossie play piano.
(b) Go to Mrs. Roberts.
(c) Work on the school's accounts.
(d) Visit in the Common Room.

14. The candidate who interviews before Paul is
(a) In high demand.
(b) Hearing impaired.
(c) Slightly sarcastic.
(d) Uneducated.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was it that his recently fired teacher had, that Dr. Fagan seeks in a teacher?

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

4. What do Chokey and Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde seem to be trying to convince people of?

5. The Academics, like Mr. Sniggs, like this celebration because of

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