The Secret History Quizzes

The Secret History Quiz 1

1 In what state is Hampden College located?
Connecticut

Vermont

New Hampshire

Maine
2 Where is Bunny's body found?
In a well

Buried under an oak tree

At the bottom of a ravine

In a shallow pond
3 In what season does Bunny die?
Early spring

Just before Christmas

Midsummer

Autumn
4 In what state does Richard grow up?
California

Ohio

Texas

Arkansas
5 How many siblings does Richard have?
Six

One sister

A twin brother who died at birth

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

Pre-med

Theology

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 is paid in a large lump sum every 10 years.

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 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.

He refuses to accept Richard because he is mistrustful of his academic qualifications.
10 What on-campus job does Richard get?
Research assistant

Gardening and groundskeeping

Night porter

Working in the dining hall
11 Dr. Roland specializes in what field?
Psychology

Medieval literature

Botany

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 fly home for a family emergency.

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 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 continue to study French

That Richard move into a specific dormitory

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 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?
One twin sister

None

Four brothers

One older brother, who died when Bunny was very young
17 When Bunny and Richard go for lunch, who ends up paying the bill?
Julian

Bunny

Richard

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

Ulysses

Great Expectations

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?
Matilda

Judy

Shirley

Marion
21 What is the toast Julian traditionally uses when he joins the group for dinners in the country?
Art is long, life is short.

Truth is beauty, beauty is truth.

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?
Consuming lots of alcohol

Having group sex

Participating in violent boxing contests

Taking hallucinogens
23 How does Camilla hurt herself while the group is staying in the country?
She is accidentally shot during an archery contest.

She burns herself when her dress catches fire.

She cuts her foot on glass.

She falls down the stairs.
24 What is unusual about the winter vacation at Hampden?
It includes the months of January and February.

It begins after Halloween.

Students are required to remain on campus the entire time.

It only lasts three days.
25 With whom does Bunny go to Italy over the break?
Julian

Henry

Francis

Camilla

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