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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. In Part 1, Section 7, who does Fred think would not be able to tell him about Daisy's "marriageable class"?

2. How does Mrs. Saunders die?

3. What artwork is over the Great Gate at St. Angelicus?

4. What is the name of Fred's college?

5. What does Mrs. Saunders inherit that changes Daisy's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Skippey, why is Fred's opponent's performance at the debate not very noteworthy?

2. How many notes are waiting for Fred when he returns to his room at the beginning of the book? Who are the notes from?

3. How does Fred's father react to Fred's news that he is now a non-believer? What does the father ask of Fred?

4. At the beginning of Part I, Section 5, what decision is Fred about to act on concerning his father? Why is this a difficult decision?

5. In Part 2, Section 9, where does Daisy seek employment? Describe the job applicants' waiting room.

6. What is Skippey asking Fred to debate on at the next Disobligers' Society's meeting? Why does he ask Fred to take this side at the debate? What are the religious beliefs of Fred's debate opponent?

7. Recalling Daisy's childhood described in this section, where do Daisy and her mother shop? How does her mother earn a living? How does Daisy contribute to their support?

8. What information does Dr. Matthews share with the Master about the gate on the college's south-west wall?

9. Who does Daisy seek references from? Who declines to give her a reference?

10. Who does Fred Fairly meet on his way to his room? What is their conversation about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

St. Angelicus has the dubious distinction of being founded by Pope Benedict, who was later dethroned. Discuss the unsettling history of the place that is now considered to be the home of "logic and reason."

Essay Topic 2

Fellows of St. Angelicus are not allowed to marry. What are possible reasons for this rule? Are the reasons still valid for continuing this practice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The allowance left by Daisy's aunt stops after her mother's death. Daisy decides to apply for work at Blackfriars Hospital. 1) Describe Daisy's visit to the hospital's employment office. 2) What happens that might discourage another applicant from waiting on an interview with the matron? 3) In spite of the less than encouraging atmosphere during the hiring process, why is Daisy not deterred from her goal of working at the hospital?

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