2. It can be inferred that Slope is
A. the chaplain
B. the Bishop
C. a foreigner
D. a politician
E. a young writer
3. The word ‘equanimity’ (line 41) most nearly means
4. It can be inferred that Mr Harding is especially disturbed because he
A. does not feel himself to be old
B. is offended by the young man’s impertinence
C. believes no one else feels as he does
D. believe his life’s work has been worthwhile
E. feels there may be some truth in regarding himself as ‘rubbish’
5. Mr. Harding differs from others of his ‘school’ (line 49) because they
A. do not believe Slope
B. have never been called ‘rubbish’
C. are sure their conduct is irreproachable
D. have already examined their consciences
E. feel that Mr. Harding is not one of them
6. The tone of the sentence 'New men....live' (lines 34-37) is
A. objective
B. ironic
C. derogatory
D. expository
E. ambivalent
7. The first two sentences of paragraph 3 relate the
A. words of Mr. Slope
B. thoughts of Mr. Harding
C. view of the old school of men
D. viewpoint of the author
E. opinions of all young men