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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mr. Pendergast dresses up for the occasion in
(a) A faded blazer that smells of camphor.
(b) A stiff evening collar.
(c) A stained and worn top hat.
(d) A new cravat of purple silk.

3. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is
(a) Warm and welcoming.
(b) Quite condescending.
(c) Very respectful.
(d) Very indifferent.

4. Philbrick claimed to have
(a) Owned a fleet of oil tankers.
(b) Lived with a famous actress.
(c) Been a Roman Catholic.
(d) The husband of a countess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Philbrick claims to be

2. Diana Fagan feels it would be going too far to buy

3. Dr. Fagan surprisingly detests

4. Paul's personality seems to be one of

5. What was the topic of the argument among Prendergast, Philbrick and Cholmondley?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grimes portray the school system?

2. What is Margot Best-Chetwynde's interest in Chokey?

3. What is it about Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde that has put Paul in such a state of mind over her?

4. Describe Lady and Lord Circumference.

5. How is Prendergast's wig related to the "intractable" behavior of his students?

6. Captain Grimes is terribly depressed after being married a few days to Flossie. What is it that is so upsetting to him?

7. What is Dr. Fagan's biggest concern with respect to the sporting event at Llanabba?

8. Captain Grimes is in sheer agony over his upcoming marriage to Flossie. How does he pull himself out of his sad mood?

9. Poor Mr. Prendergast is a sad character. What is the primary theme that courses through his life?

10. What is the source of Mr. Prendergast's doubt?

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