Question

Which of the following items is not one of the subjects of this story? a. The British educational system b. Social class and snobbery c. The sportsmanlike values of the cricket field d. The cruelty of children

Answer 1

If you refer to the short story “Next Term, We’ll Mash You” by Penelope Lively, I believe that the correct answer is C. The sportsmanlike values of the cricket.

 

In her short story “Next Term, We’ll Mash you”, Penelope Lively writes about the British educational system (boarding schools), social class and snobbery field, cruelty of children and  indifference of parents to their children needs with the high point of the story being Charles's (protagonist) miserable fate at the school. She also writes about these themes in "A House Unlocked” and "Making It Up".