Military Academy Instructor's Experience

What was the clergyman's profession before becoming a clergyman?

A teacher at Woolwich military school

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

That the military man was 'a complete fool'

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

The narrator was shocked and surprised

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

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

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

To confirm the clergyman's assessment of him Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The student would perform poorly and be dismissed Signup and view all the answers

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

Shocked and guilty for underestimating the student Signup and view all the answers

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

A practical application of knowledge after school Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Disastrous, making constant and severe mistakes 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?

He struggled and gave answers that were miracles of stupidity. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the clergyman decide to help Scoresby?

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

How did the clergyman prepare Scoresby for his subsequent examination?

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

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

He excelled and received high praise, surpassing expectations. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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