Military Academy Instructor's Experience
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What was the clergyman's profession before becoming a clergyman?

  • A politician
  • A soldier
  • A doctor
  • A teacher at Woolwich military school (correct)

    • What did the clergyman whisper to the narrator about the celebrated military man?

  • That the military man was a great leader
  • That the military man was a humble person
  • That the military man was a skilled strategist
  • That the military man was 'a complete fool' (correct)

    • What was the narrator's reaction to the clergyman's statement about the military man?

  • The narrator was shocked and surprised (correct)
  • The narrator dismissed the clergyman's statement
  • The narrator was not surprised at all
  • The narrator was slightly skeptical

    • Why did the narrator trust the clergyman's judgment of the military man?

    <p>The clergyman was known to be a good judge of character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's purpose in wanting to find out more about the military man?

    <p>To confirm the clergyman's assessment of him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the narrator's initial perception of the military man?

    <p>The narrator was in awe of the military man's fame and accomplishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's initial expectation regarding the student's performance in the mathematics examination?

    <p>The student would perform poorly and be dismissed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel when the student unexpectedly took first prize in the examination?

    <p>Shocked and guilty for underestimating the student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator believe would ultimately expose the student's perceived lack of intelligence?

    <p>A practical application of knowledge after school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel about the outbreak of the Crimean War concerning the student?

    <p>Sad, as it would force the student into a situation beyond his abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator decide to join the student in the military?

    <p>To protect the nation from the student's potential mistakes as an officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator describe the student's performance as an officer during the war?

    <p>Disastrous, making constant and severe mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the clergyman, what was the young Scoresby's performance like during his first examination at the military academy?

    <p>He struggled and gave answers that were miracles of stupidity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the clergyman decide to help Scoresby?

    <p>He felt sorry for Scoresby and wanted to give him a chance to succeed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the clergyman prepare Scoresby for his subsequent examination?

    <p>He focused on a few questions about Julius Caesar's history and made Scoresby practice them repeatedly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Scoresby perform in his subsequent examination after the clergyman's preparation?

    <p>He excelled and received high praise, surpassing expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the clergyman describe his relationship with Scoresby during his studies?

    <p>He saw Scoresby as a disabled child in need of a mother's care and support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the clergyman, how often does the kind of 'lucky accident' that helped Scoresby succeed occur?

    <p>It is a rare occurrence, happening no more than once in a hundred years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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