The Secret History Quizzes

The Secret History Quiz 1

1 In what state is Hampden College located?

Maine

Connecticut

Vermont

New Hampshire
2 Where is Bunny's body found?

In a well

Buried under an oak tree

In a shallow pond

At the bottom of a ravine
3 In what season does Bunny die?

Midsummer

Autumn

Early spring

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

Ohio

Texas

Arkansas

California
5 How many siblings does Richard have?

One sister

None

Six

A twin brother who died at birth
6 What does Richard initially study when he starts college?

Pre-med

Theology

Archaeology

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

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

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 less for every additional student he teaches.

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

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 Richard because he is mistrustful of his academic qualifications.

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?

Psychology

Medieval literature

Economics

Botany
12 What is Bunny's actual first name?

Julian

Edmund

George

Edward
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 Richard drop nearly all of his other classes

That he be Richard's academic counsellor

That Richard continue to study French

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 students receiving financial aid.

They are the only openly gay students in the college.
16 How many siblings does Bunny have?

Four brothers

None

One older brother, who died when Bunny was very young

One twin sister
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?

Ulysses

Heart of Darkness

The Great Gatsby

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

His aunt

His grandmother

His sister

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

Judy

Marion

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.

I lived for love, I lived for art.

Truth is beauty, beauty is truth.
22 Which of the following is a reoccurring feature of the time the group spends in the country?

Having group sex

Consuming lots of alcohol

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 only lasts three days.

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?

Henry

Francis

Julian

Camilla

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