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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. Feigning a minor hand injury, what is Paul's real reason for not playing the organ at Grimes' wedding?
(a) He finds the sound unpleasant.
(b) He is too embarrassed.
(c) He is worse than Beste-Chetwynde.
(d) He does not know how.

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

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

4. Because of the charge against Paul at Scone, Dr. Fagan
(a) Lowers the salary he initially offered.
(b) Limits him to less intelligent students.
(c) Asks him to teach more classes.
(d) Rejects his application.

5. Philbrick claims to be
(a) Hiding out.
(b) Writing a book.
(c) Composing music.
(d) Developing his soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Paul's first day with his little "mob," he is

2. Prendergast figures out that hotel guests are being given

3. Why is Paul reluctant about Digby-Vaine-Trumpington's offer?

4. Paul gets concerned about how many people live at the Castle when he sees

5. Prendergast assures Paul that he will

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how Paul Pennyfeather is able to gain control over his class full of wild and mischievous boys.

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

3. What is Dr. Fagan's primary concern about Llanabba?

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

5. Paul and young Beste-Chetwynde seem to become immediate friends. Describe what we know of Beste-Chetwynde from this chapter.

6. Captain Grimes' deep despondency has caused him to make some unusual decisions. Discuss them.

7. As the folks at Llanabba recap the day's events, they lament what a series of unfortunate events took place. What was it, in particular, that Prendy argued about with Mr. Cholmondey regarding church architecture?

8. How is it that Paul loses the inheritance of his father's money?

9. How does Grimes portray the school system?

10. Philbrick has a great imagination. Of the three descriptions he has given of himself to Grimes, Prendy and Paul, which is the most likely to be true?

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