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