The Secret History Quizzes

The Secret History Quiz 1

1 In what state is Hampden College located?

New Hampshire

Vermont

Connecticut

Maine
2 Where is Bunny's body found?

At the bottom of a ravine

In a shallow pond

Buried under an oak tree

In a well
3 In what season does Bunny die?

Midsummer

Just before Christmas

Early spring

Autumn
4 In what state does Richard grow up?

Ohio

Arkansas

Texas

California
5 How many siblings does Richard have?

A twin brother who died at birth

One sister

None

Six
6 What does Richard initially study when he starts college?

Physics

Theology

Archaeology

Pre-med
7 How do Richard's parents react to his desire to transfer to Hampden?

His father is very unsupportive, but his mother secretly helps him.

They are suspicious because they think Richard will abandon his religion if he goes to a liberal arts college.

They are unhappy and resistant.

They are extremely supportive because they think he is going to become a famous scholar.
8 What unusual fact is true about Julian's payment from the college?

He donates his whole salary back to the college.

He is paid in a large lump sum every 10 years.

He is paid less for every additional student he teaches.

He is paid double the salary of any other instructor.
9 What is Julian's initial reaction to Richard's request to join his Greek class?

He refuses to accept Richard because he is mistrustful of his academic qualifications.

He wants Richard to complete a trial period in the class first.

He refuses to accept any more students because the class is already full.

He wants a referral from a current student before he will consider Richard.
10 What on-campus job does Richard get?

Gardening and groundskeeping

Working in the dining hall

Night porter

Research assistant
11 Dr. Roland specializes in what field?

Medieval literature

Botany

Psychology

Economics
12 What is Bunny's actual first name?

George

Edward

Edmund

Julian
13 How does Richard persuade his supervisor to give him an advance on his paycheck?

He says he needs the money to visit the dentist.

He says he needs the money to buy textbooks and school supplies.

He says he needs the money for car repairs.

He says he needs the money to fly home for a family emergency.
14 Which of the following is NOT one of Julian's requirements when he accepts Richard as his pupil?

That he be Richard's academic counsellor

That Richard continue to study French

That Richard drop nearly all of his other classes

That Richard move into a specific dormitory
15 Why does Judy feel that she and Richard have something in common?

They are the only Catholic students attending the college.

They are both from California.

They are the only openly gay students in the college.

They are the only students receiving financial aid.
16 How many siblings does Bunny have?

None

One older brother, who died when Bunny was very young

One twin sister

Four brothers
17 When Bunny and Richard go for lunch, who ends up paying the bill?

Julian

Henry

Richard

Bunny
18 What novel does Richard mention as one of his favorite books?

Heart of Darkness

Great Expectations

The Great Gatsby

Ulysses
19 Who owns the country house that Francis uses?

His grandmother

His sister

His former professor

His aunt
20 What is the name of Bunny's girlfriend?

Judy

Shirley

Marion

Matilda
21 What is the toast Julian traditionally uses when he joins the group for dinners in the country?

Truth is beauty, beauty is truth.

Art is long, life is short.

I lived for love, I lived for art.

Live forever.
22 Which of the following is a reoccurring feature of the time the group spends in the country?

Participating in violent boxing contests

Taking hallucinogens

Having group sex

Consuming lots of alcohol
23 How does Camilla hurt herself while the group is staying in the country?

She falls down the stairs.

She is accidentally shot during an archery contest.

She burns herself when her dress catches fire.

She cuts her foot on glass.
24 What is unusual about the winter vacation at Hampden?

It includes the months of January and February.

It begins after Halloween.

It only lasts three days.

Students are required to remain on campus the entire time.
25 With whom does Bunny go to Italy over the break?

Julian

Camilla

Henry

Francis

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