By preexmcare@gmail.com / January 31, 2025 On Examination On-examination-Quiz-by-PreEm.com 1 / 40 What is the overall message of the chapter? It is important to conform to expectations Success can be achieved through unconventional paths. Academic success is the key to a fulfilling life Luck plays a greater role than hard work in achieving success. 2 / 40 What was the primary reason for the author's struggle in examinations? Mismatch between his interests and the examiners' expectations Poor memory Test anxiety Lack of preparation 3 / 40 How did the author describe his luck in answering the first question? As an "en plein" at Monte Carlo As an act of divine intervention As a stroke of genius As a fortunate coincidence 4 / 40 Who was the Headmaster of Harrow? Lord Randolph Churchill Mr. Somervell Amery Dr. Welldon 5 / 40 What was the author's position in the school initially? Near the bottom Exactly in the middle Near the top Near the middle 6 / 40 Which form did the author initially join at Harrow? Fourth Form Third Form First Form Second Form 7 / 40 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of being in the lowest form? Making lifelong friends Avoiding the pressure of academic competition Developing strong writing skills Learning valuable life lessons 8 / 40 . What was the author's opinion on the importance of English education? It was only important for those who could not learn Latin and Greek It was more important than Latin and Greek It was equally important as Latin and Greek It was less important than Latin and Greek. 9 / 40 What was the common observation made by visitors? That the author was very intelligent. That the author was very shy. That the author was very tall That the author was last in the line. 10 / 40 Why did many people visit the school to see the author? To see him excel in academics To see him march past due to his father's fame To see him perform in a school play To see him participate in sports 11 / 40 How did the author perform in examinations? Poorly Average Inconsistently Exceedingly well 12 / 40 What does the incident with the New Zealand map demonstrate about the author? His ability to think strategically His exceptional geographical knowledge His good fortune His reliance on luck 13 / 40 What other achievement did the author have at Harrow apart from his English studies? Becoming the school's football captain Winning the school's Latin poetry competition Reciting 1200 lines of Macaulay's "Lays of Ancient Rome" without error Winning the school's swimming championship 14 / 40 What does the incident with Amery at the swimming bath reveal about the author's character? His cowardice His sense of humor His cowardice His impulsiveness 15 / 40 What were Amery's distinguishing characteristics? He was arrogant and He was strong, athletic, and respected. He was intelligent and kind. He was shy and introverted. 16 / 40 Which of the following best describes the author's initial experience with examinations? Challenging but ultimately fulfilling A source of anxiety and frustration A necessary evil Enjoyable and rewarding 17 / 40 How did the author apologize to Amery? He mentioned his father's high social standing He offered to treat Amery to lunch He profusely apologized for his mistake. He explained that he mistook Amery for a younger boy. 18 / 40 What was the first question in the Army examination? Draw a map of Asia Draw a map of Europe. Draw a map of Africa Draw a map of New Zealand. 19 / 40 How did Dr. Welldon demonstrate his discernment in judging the author? By recognizing the author's potential beyond his performance on the Latin paper By giving the author extra time to complete the exam By focusing on the author's academic record By lowering the passing score for the author 20 / 40 How did Amery react to the author's apology? He forgave the author but warned him He was furious and punished the author. He ignored the author He challenged the author to a swimming race 21 / 40 What is the main theme of the passage? The unique challenges of attending a prestigious school The value of overcoming adversity The importance of academic excellence The importance of a well-rounded education 22 / 40 How did the author's experience in the lowest form impact his later life? It gave him a unique perspective and a strong command of the English language. It had no lasting impact on his life. It hindered his career advancement. It made him overly sensitive to criticism. 23 / 40 How did the author prepare for the Army examination? He memorized the entire geography textbook. He studied diligently for months. He relied on his general knowledge. He drew a map of New Zealand the night before. 24 / 40 Who taught English to the author? Dr. Welldon Lord Randolph Churchill Amery Mr. Somervell 25 / 40 What subjects did the author dislike the most? Writing Essays and History History and Poetry Mathematics and Writing Essays Latin and Mathematics 26 / 40 What was the author's experience with the Latin paper in the Harrow Entrance Exam? He answered most of the questions correctly. He answered only one question correctly. He answered all the questions correctly He was unable to answer any questions. 27 / 40 How did the author's experience with Amery at the swimming bath shape his future relationship with him? It created an initial awkwardness that eventually subsided. It had no significant impact on their future relationship It led to a deep and lasting friendship It created a lifelong rivalry 28 / 40 Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage? Objective and detached Humorous and self-deprecating Cynical and pessimistic Formal and academic 29 / 40 What was the most important lesson the author learned from his experience at Harro? The importance of social connections The importance of a strong English foundation The importance of academic achievement The value of perseverance 30 / 40 What was the significance of being taught English in the lowest form? It allowed him to spend more time on sports and other extracurricular activities. It helped him avoid the pressure of learning Latin and Greek It provided him with an opportunity to excel academically It allowed the author to develop a strong foundation in language 31 / 40 What was the author's primary learning experience in the lowest form? Discipline Social skills Humility English grammar 32 / 40 How did the author describe the Harrow swimming bath? More like a river than a bath Unhygienic and unsafe Small and crowded Clean and well-maintained 33 / 40 What was the author's initial reaction to pushing Amery into the pool? He felt triumphant He felt remorseful. He felt amused. He felt indifferent 34 / 40 Who did the author accidentally push into the pool? Amery, a senior studen A teacher A fellow Fourth Form boy The Headmaster 35 / 40 When did the author enter the world of examinations? At age 12 At age 13 At age 10 At age 11 36 / 40 What was the author's initial position in the school based on alphabetical order? Near the end Last Near the beginning First 37 / 40 How did the author benefit from being in the lowest form? He learned Latin and Greek. He learned English extensively. He made many friends. He excelled in sports. 38 / 40 What was the author's first experience at the Harrow swimming bath? He learned to swim. He won a swimming competition. He made many friends. He accidentally pushed a senior student into the pool. 39 / 40 What was the author's primary focus while studying in the lowest form? Mathematics Greek English Latin 40 / 40 What was the unique teaching method employed by Mr. Somervell? Memorization of long passages Using different colored inks for sentence components Constant essay writing Focusing solely on grammar rules Your score isThe average score is 58% LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart quiz
