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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Llanabba has a reputation for being

2. What was it about Paul that led to the attack on him?

3. What news does Potts' letter bring to Paul?

4. Dr. Fagan's attitude toward Grimes is

5. All of the prior six sporting events at Llabba have been

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of picture is emerging of the British school system in this chapter?

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

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

4. What words of wisdom does the Chaplain offer Paul when he is expelled?

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

6. What is ironic about the structure of Llanabba Castle?

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

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

9. How does Paul learn of the invitation to tutor young Beste-Chetwynde over the holidays? Is it unusual? If so, how?

10. The mysterious Philbrick speaks wistfully of his father, Chick. Discuss Chick.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were the Moabites? What do we know about them, and why did their culture disappear? Why is there a negative connotation about them in Part II, Chapter 3, The Death of a Churchman? Write a detailed essay on the history of the Moabites, their beliefs, and anything that may be known about them.

Essay Topic 2

Decline and Fall is a hilarious story that would lend itself well to a stage play or movie. Research to determine whether the story has ever been scripted for either. If so, include in your essay when, where and how the story was presented, the actors and producers and any reviews that might have resulted.

Essay Topic 3

The story offers many ideas, words and concepts that are obsolete. Leaf through the book and find at least three of these references that are strange or unfamiliar to you. Research each and write a 3-part essay on what you find. Remember that, in addition to being written in England, the book was written around eighty years ago.

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