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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Fagan's letter sounds as though
(a) Llanabba no longer exists.
(b) Llanabba has improved.
(c) Llanabba is closing down.
(d) Llanabba is thriving.

2. The author wants us to deduce that Otto Silenus is
(a) A talented artist.
(b) A traditional architect.
(c) Warm and friendly.
(d) Cold and inhuman.

3. The unsuspecting Paul Pennyfeather is arrested while
(a) Making a toast to fortune.
(b) Eating eggs.
(c) Getting young Peter drunk.
(d) Primping for his wedding.

4. When Inspector Bruce appears, Paul thinks he is there to discuss
(a) Guarding the wedding presents.
(b) Posting guards at the wedding ceremony.
(c) Security at Kings Thursday.
(d) Digby-Vaine-Trumpington.

5. After Potts' visit to Kings Thursday, Otto Silenus
(a) Disappears, never to return.
(b) Packs his bags and calls for a car.
(c) Gives away his things to the gardener.
(d) Moves in, with his instruments and luggage.

6. Young Peter, in his drunkenness, seems a bit
(a) Nostalgic.
(b) Focused.
(c) Remorseful.
(d) Angry.

7. Silenus thinks that Margot Beste-Chetwynde is
(a) Not to be trusted.
(b) A marvel to behold.
(c) A woman of high character and taste.
(d) Not much different from other similar women.

8. Dr. Fagan is, again, ready to
(a) Marry.
(b) Give away his daughters.
(c) Move on to a new career.
(d) Meet his maker.

9. What can we assume about Potts in this chapter?
(a) He is just a friend of Paul's.
(b) He is in love with Margot.
(c) He is up to no good.
(d) He is investigating something.

10. What has Margot made clear to Paul Pennyfeather?
(a) She prefers to be a single mother.
(b) She wants to remain single.
(c) She wants to marry someone.
(d) Her business comes first.

11. Paul feels that Grimes is actually
(a) In another prison.
(b) Dead this time.
(c) A hero.
(d) Immortal.

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

13. Margot's yacht is waiting for Paul to take him to
(a) Scone College.
(b) Egdon Heath.
(c) Italy.
(d) Corfu.

14. What can we assume about Paul's friend, Potts, at this point?
(a) He is not a friend.
(b) He wants Margot.
(c) He is afraid of Paul.
(d) He has kept Paul's secret.

15. What is Wilfred Lucas-Dockery's ambition?
(a) To be renowned for his work in prison reform.
(b) To be a Prison Commissioner.
(c) To be a Governor of his township.
(d) To be a famous investor of artifical sunlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Professor Silenus values machines over

2. Silenus feels that life resembles

3. Paul arranges to have dinner with Arthur Potts who is

4. Now away from Llanabba, Paul is feeling

5. Peter is somewhat angry with Paul because

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