The Secret History Quizzes

The Secret History Quiz 1

1 In what state is Hampden College located?
Maine

New Hampshire

Vermont

Connecticut
2 Where is Bunny's body found?
At the bottom of a ravine

In a shallow pond

In a well

Buried under an oak tree
3 In what season does Bunny die?
Autumn

Midsummer

Early spring

Just before Christmas
4 In what state does Richard grow up?
Arkansas

Texas

California

Ohio
5 How many siblings does Richard have?
One sister

A twin brother who died at birth

None

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

Physics

Pre-med

Archaeology
7 How do Richard's parents react to his desire to transfer to Hampden?
They are suspicious because they think Richard will abandon his religion if he goes to a liberal arts college.

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

They are extremely supportive because they think he is going to become a famous scholar.

They are unhappy and resistant.
8 What unusual fact is true about Julian's payment from the college?
He is paid double the salary of any other instructor.

He donates his whole salary back to the college.

He is paid less for every additional student he teaches.

He is paid in a large lump sum every 10 years.
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 refuses to accept any more students because the class is already full.

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.
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

Psychology

Economics

Botany
12 What is Bunny's actual first name?
George

Edmund

Julian

Edward
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 fly home for a family emergency.

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

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 Richard move into a specific dormitory

That Richard drop nearly all of his other classes

That Richard continue to study French

That he be Richard's academic counsellor
15 Why does Judy feel that she and Richard have something in common?
They are the only students receiving financial aid.

They are both from California.

They are the only Catholic students attending the college.

They are the only openly gay students in the college.
16 How many siblings does Bunny have?
None

One twin sister

One older brother, who died when Bunny was very young

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

Bunny

Julian

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

Great Expectations

Ulysses

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

His former professor

His aunt

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

Judy

Shirley

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

Art is long, life is short.

Truth is beauty, beauty is truth.

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?
Taking hallucinogens

Having group sex

Consuming lots of alcohol

Participating in violent boxing contests
23 How does Camilla hurt herself while the group is staying in the country?
She cuts her foot on glass.

She burns herself when her dress catches fire.

She is accidentally shot during an archery contest.

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

It begins after Halloween.

It includes the months of January and February.

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

Francis

Camilla

Henry

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