The Secret History Quizzes

The Secret History Quiz 1

1 In what state is Hampden College located?
New Hampshire

Maine

Connecticut

Vermont
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?
Early spring

Autumn

Just before Christmas

Midsummer
4 In what state does Richard grow up?
California

Texas

Ohio

Arkansas
5 How many siblings does Richard have?
One sister

A twin brother who died at birth

Six

None
6 What does Richard initially study when he starts college?
Physics

Pre-med

Archaeology

Theology
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 unhappy and resistant.

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

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 is paid in a large lump sum every 10 years.

He is paid double the salary of any other instructor.

He is paid less for every additional student he teaches.

He donates his whole salary back to the college.
9 What is Julian's initial reaction to Richard's request to join his Greek class?
He wants a referral from a current student before he will consider Richard.

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

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

He refuses to accept any more students because the class is already full.
10 What on-campus job does Richard get?
Gardening and groundskeeping

Research assistant

Working in the dining hall

Night porter
11 Dr. Roland specializes in what field?
Botany

Psychology

Medieval literature

Economics
12 What is Bunny's actual first name?
Edward

George

Edmund

Julian
13 How does Richard persuade his supervisor to give him an advance on his paycheck?
He says he needs the money for car repairs.

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

He says he needs the money to fly home for a family emergency.

He says he needs the money to visit the dentist.
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 move into a specific dormitory

That Richard continue to study French

That Richard drop nearly all of his other classes
15 Why does Judy feel that she and Richard have something in common?
They are the only Catholic students attending the college.

They are the only openly gay students in the college.

They are both from California.

They are the only students receiving financial aid.
16 How many siblings does Bunny have?
One older brother, who died when Bunny was very young

One twin sister

Four brothers

None
17 When Bunny and Richard go for lunch, who ends up paying the bill?
Henry

Julian

Bunny

Richard
18 What novel does Richard mention as one of his favorite books?
The Great Gatsby

Ulysses

Heart of Darkness

Great Expectations
19 Who owns the country house that Francis uses?
His sister

His grandmother

His aunt

His former professor
20 What is the name of Bunny's girlfriend?
Shirley

Matilda

Marion

Judy
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.

Live forever.

I lived for love, I lived for art.
22 Which of the following is a reoccurring feature of the time the group spends in the country?
Consuming lots of alcohol

Taking hallucinogens

Having group sex

Participating in violent boxing contests
23 How does Camilla hurt herself while the group is staying in the country?
She burns herself when her dress catches fire.

She is accidentally shot during an archery contest.

She cuts her foot on glass.

She falls down the stairs.
24 What is unusual about the winter vacation at Hampden?
It only lasts three days.

It includes the months of January and February.

Students are required to remain on campus the entire time.

It begins after Halloween.
25 With whom does Bunny go to Italy over the break?
Camilla

Henry

Francis

Julian

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