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57279242f1498d1400e8fc7d | Eton_College | In the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after the intervention of ... | Who decided to remove the 1945 entrance stipulation? | {
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"A. J. Ayer"
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5727a4112ca10214002d929a | Eton_College | One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind of bursary or scholar... | The College boarding house is reserved for whom? | {
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"King's Scholars"
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5727a4112ca10214002d929b | Eton_College | One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind of bursary or scholar... | Where do "King's Scholars" get their name? | {
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"the school was founded by King Henry VI"
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5727a4112ca10214002d929c | Eton_College | One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind of bursary or scholar... | How many original Scholars were there in the original School? | {
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"seventy"
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5727a4112ca10214002d929d | Eton_College | One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind of bursary or scholar... | How many students receive some form of financial aid? | {
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"up to a third"
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5727b502ff5b5019007d930e | Eton_College | As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing residence for the Op... | What is the term given to students who lived in town, but not on the campus of Eton? | {
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"Oppidans"
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5727b502ff5b5019007d930f | Eton_College | As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing residence for the Op... | Oppidan residences were generally cared after by women known as what? | {
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"\"dames\""
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5727b502ff5b5019007d9310 | Eton_College | As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing residence for the Op... | What is a House Master? | {
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"the teacher who lives in the house and manages the pupils in it"
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5727b502ff5b5019007d9311 | Eton_College | As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing residence for the Op... | About how many students are in a typical Oppidan house? | {
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"fifty"
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5727ba063acd2414000deaaf | Eton_College | Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gai... | If a boy elects to live in an Oppidan house instead of the College house, what are they called? | {
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"Oppidan Scholars"
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5727ba063acd2414000deab0 | Eton_College | Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gai... | Which students are allowed to use the letters OS after their name? | {
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"Oppidan Scholar"
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5727ba063acd2414000deab1 | Eton_College | Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gai... | How many Oppidan houses are at Eaton? | {
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"24"
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5727ba063acd2414000deab2 | Eton_College | Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gai... | Under what circumstances are Oppidan Scholarships awarded? | {
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"text": [
"consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations"
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5727ba063acd2414000deab3 | Eton_College | Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gai... | How many distinguishments does a student need for an Oppidan Scholarship? | {
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"either three distinctions in a row or four throughout his career"
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5727bad64b864d1900163bac | Eton_College | The Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete, Evans's, Keate Hous... | Which Oppidan Houses did not change from their original 1720 names? | {
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"text": [
"Godolphin House, Jourdelay's"
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5727bad64b864d1900163bad | Eton_College | The Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete, Evans's, Keate Hous... | Which two houses were built as student population increased 1845? | {
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"text": [
"Hawtrey House, Durnford House"
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5727bad64b864d1900163bae | Eton_College | The Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete, Evans's, Keate Hous... | Which two Oppidan Houses are the oldest? | {
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"Godolphin House, Jourdelay's"
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5727bbbe4b864d1900163bde | Eton_College | For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive w... | What term was given to juniors who acted as servants to older students? | {
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"\"fags\""
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5727bbbe4b864d1900163bdf | Eton_College | For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive w... | What were common duties of younger servant students? | {
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"text": [
"cleaning, cooking, and running errands"
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5727bbbe4b864d1900163be0 | Eton_College | For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive w... | What words were yelled by Librarians that required first year students to come? | {
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"text": [
"\"Boy, Up!\" or \"Boy, Queue!\""
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5727bbbe4b864d1900163be1 | Eton_College | For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive w... | Which first year student was given the task yelled for by the Librarian? | {
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"text": [
"The last boy to arrive"
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5727bbbe4b864d1900163be2 | Eton_College | For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive w... | What year was "fagging" phased out of most houses? | {
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"1970s"
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5727bc802ca10214002d950c | Eton_College | The long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. "Eton dress" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for formal occasions, but boy... | There is false belief that the current uniforms were first worn for what event? | {
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"mourning for the death of George III"
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5727bc802ca10214002d950d | Eton_College | The long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. "Eton dress" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for formal occasions, but boy... | What are Beaks? | {
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"text": [
"Members of the teaching staff"
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5727bc802ca10214002d950e | Eton_College | The long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. "Eton dress" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for formal occasions, but boy... | When are Beaks required to wear a form of school dress? | {
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"when teaching"
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5727bc802ca10214002d950f | Eton_College | The long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. "Eton dress" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for formal occasions, but boy... | What are classes at Eaton known as today? | {
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"\"divisions\", or \"divs\""
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5727bd3d4b864d1900163c00 | Eton_College | Later the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a non-curriculum course.... | How many current students take Chinese courses at Eaton? | {
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"more than 100"
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5727bd3d4b864d1900163c01 | Eton_College | Later the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a non-curriculum course.... | Is Chinese a required or non-curriculum course? | {
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"non-curriculum"
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5727bd3d4b864d1900163c02 | Eton_College | Later the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a non-curriculum course.... | How many computers were at Eaton in the 1970s? | {
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"just one"
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5727bd3d4b864d1900163c03 | Eton_College | Later the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a non-curriculum course.... | Which subject was only studied by boys with sufficient ability? | {
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"Classical Greek"
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5727be06ff5b5019007d93fd | Eton_College | The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as "divs" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildings have appeared for te... | With whom does the primary responsibility for a student's leaning lie? | {
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"House Master"
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5727be06ff5b5019007d93fe | Eton_College | The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as "divs" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildings have appeared for te... | Who designed the learning buildings at Eton? | {
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"Henry Woodyer"
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5727be06ff5b5019007d93ff | Eton_College | The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as "divs" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildings have appeared for te... | Are living houses and classrooms seperate or conjoined? | {
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"separate"
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5727be06ff5b5019007d93fc | Eton_College | The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as "divs" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildings have appeared for te... | What other term is given to the director of studies? | {
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"tutor"
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5727bf482ca10214002d9556 | Eton_College | Societies tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (con... | Which Eton society is dedicated to philosophy? | {
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"Wine and Wotton’s"
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5727bf482ca10214002d9557 | Eton_College | Societies tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (con... | Which Eton society is centered around horses? | {
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"Rous"
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5727bf482ca10214002d9558 | Eton_College | Societies tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (con... | What is the name of the Eton club for musical interests? | {
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"Rock"
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5727bf482ca10214002d9559 | Eton_College | Societies tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (con... | What is the interest of the Savile club at Eton? | {
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"text": [
"Rare Books and Manuscripts"
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5727c2d93acd2414000debf1 | Eton_College | Prizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, consisting of two pap... | For what is the Huxley prize awarded? | {
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"text": [
"a project on a scientific subject"
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5727c2d93acd2414000debf2 | Eton_College | Prizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, consisting of two pap... | Which two prizes are dedicated to mathematics? | {
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"text": [
"Tomline and Russell"
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5727c2d93acd2414000debf3 | Eton_College | Prizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, consisting of two pap... | What artistic accomplishments can earn students a prize? | {
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"painting, sculpture, ceramics, playing musical instruments, musical composition, declamation, silverwork, and design"
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5727c2d93acd2414000debf4 | Eton_College | Prizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, consisting of two pap... | Are trials considered internal or external exams? | {
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"internal"
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5727c3af3acd2414000dec0d | Eton_College | Various benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of visits to classical la... | What does the Busk Fund support? | {
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"text": [
"individual ventures that show particular initiative"
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5727c3af3acd2414000dec0e | Eton_College | Various benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of visits to classical la... | Which Fund is dedicated for travel to non-English speaking countries? | {
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428
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"text": [
"Marsden Fund"
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5727c3af3acd2414000dec0f | Eton_College | Various benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of visits to classical la... | Which Fund supports travel to classical lands? | {
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"text": [
"the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund"
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5727c9f23acd2414000dec6b | Eton_College | If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be "Sent Up For Good", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First, the master wishing to ... | What action results in something being "Sent Up For Good?" | {
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"If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work"
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5727c9f23acd2414000dec6c | Eton_College | If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be "Sent Up For Good", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First, the master wishing to ... | What does a student receive when work is Sent Up For Good? | {
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"text": [
"a card"
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} |
5727c9f23acd2414000dec6d | Eton_College | If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be "Sent Up For Good", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First, the master wishing to ... | When a student has work Sent Up For Good, who signs the card that they receive? | {
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"text": [
"House Master, tutor and division master"
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5727c9f23acd2414000dec6e | Eton_College | If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be "Sent Up For Good", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First, the master wishing to ... | Where is work that has been Sent Up For Good stored? | {
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106
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"text": [
"College Archives"
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5727cab93acd2414000dec73 | Eton_College | The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by oth... | What is the opposite of a Show Up? | {
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"a \"Rip\""
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5727cab93acd2414000dec74 | Eton_College | The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by oth... | Who must sign a Rip? | {
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"text": [
"the boy's housemaster"
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} |
5727cab93acd2414000dec75 | Eton_College | The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by oth... | Who must sign a White Ticket? | {
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"text": [
"all his teachers"
]
} |
5727cab93acd2414000dec76 | Eton_College | The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by oth... | Who must sign an "info"? | {
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"text": [
"the boy's housemaster and tutor"
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5727cab93acd2414000dec77 | Eton_College | The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by oth... | What punishment term is "info" short for? | {
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"text": [
"sign for information"
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5727d0feff5b5019007d95e8 | Eton_College | A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned ... | What term is used if a master is more than 15 minutes late to a class? | {
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"text": [
"a \"run\""
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5727d0feff5b5019007d95e9 | Eton_College | A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned ... | Where is the "Tardy Book" kept? | {
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117
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"text": [
"School Office"
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} |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95ea | Eton_College | A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned ... | How long is the typical punishment for being tardy? | {
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207
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"typically three days"
]
} |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95eb | Eton_College | A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned ... | When a boy is summoned to the Head Master, what is the experience called? | {
"answer_start": [
467
],
"text": [
"the \"Bill\""
]
} |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95ec | Eton_College | A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned ... | What is another term for rustication? | {
"answer_start": [
546
],
"text": [
"suspension"
]
} |
5727d2703acd2414000ded57 | Eton_College | John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal pun... | The birch was abolished and replaced with what? | {
"answer_start": [
186
],
"text": [
"caning"
]
} |
5727d2703acd2414000ded58 | Eton_College | John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal pun... | What was the most severe form of physical punishment at Eton referred to as? | {
"answer_start": [
676
],
"text": [
"\"Pop-Tanning\""
]
} |
5727d2703acd2414000ded59 | Eton_College | John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal pun... | Why was a subject ordered to appear to Pop-Tanning in old trousers? | {
"answer_start": [
951
],
"text": [
"the caning would cut the cloth to shreds"
]
} |
5727d2703acd2414000ded5a | Eton_College | John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal pun... | Which Head Master abolished corporal punishment by peers? | {
"answer_start": [
277
],
"text": [
"Chenevix-Trench"
]
} |
5727d2703acd2414000ded5b | Eton_College | John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal pun... | Who administered caning privately in his office? | {
"answer_start": [
89
],
"text": [
"Anthony Chenevix-Trench"
]
} |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded61 | Eton_College | The current "Precentor" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, including obscure ones such as ... | What term is given to the Head of Music? | {
"answer_start": [
12
],
"text": [
"\"Precentor\""
]
} |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded62 | Eton_College | The current "Precentor" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, including obscure ones such as ... | What is an example of a lesser-known instrument taught at Eton? | {
"answer_start": [
324
],
"text": [
"didgeridoo"
]
} |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded63 | Eton_College | The current "Precentor" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, including obscure ones such as ... | Who is the current Precentor? | {
"answer_start": [
43
],
"text": [
"Tim Johnson"
]
} |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded64 | Eton_College | The current "Precentor" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, including obscure ones such as ... | How many organs does Eton house? | {
"answer_start": [
78
],
"text": [
"eight"
]
} |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9646 | Eton_College | Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to... | How many people can sit in the audience at Eton's main theatre? | {
"answer_start": [
108
],
"text": [
"400"
]
} |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9647 | Eton_College | Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to... | What is the name of Eton's largest theatre? | {
"answer_start": [
92
],
"text": [
"Farrer"
]
} |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9648 | Eton_College | Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to... | How many house productions does Eton run each year? | {
"answer_start": [
221
],
"text": [
"about 8 or 9"
]
} |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9649 | Eton_College | Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to... | What are "independent" theatre productions at Eton? | {
"answer_start": [
298
],
"text": [
"not confined solely to one house, produced, directed and funded by Etonians"
]
} |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d964a | Eton_College | Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to... | Do the plays sport high attendance rates? | {
"answer_start": [
543
],
"text": [
"fully booked every night"
]
} |
5727d52c3acd2414000deda9 | Eton_College | In recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assurance (May 2013) and ... | Who are cast in Eton's female roles in their productions? | {
"answer_start": [
421
],
"text": [
"girls from surrounding schools"
]
} |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedaa | Eton_College | In recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assurance (May 2013) and ... | Who is responsible for stage hand duties, lighting, sound, and management? | {
"answer_start": [
586
],
"text": [
"Boys from the School"
]
} |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedab | Eton_College | In recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assurance (May 2013) and ... | Which Shakespearean play did the School put on in October 2012? | {
"answer_start": [
264
],
"text": [
"Macbeth"
]
} |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedac | Eton_College | In recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assurance (May 2013) and ... | What are somefemale schools close to Eton? | {
"answer_start": [
461
],
"text": [
"St George's, Ascot, St Mary's School Ascot, Windsor Girls' School and Heathfield St Mary's School"
]
} |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedc9 | Eton_College | Eton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called "Fourth of June", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Similar to the Queen's Of... | What is Eton's best-known holiday? | {
"answer_start": [
55
],
"text": [
"\"Fourth of June\""
]
} |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedca | Eton_College | Eton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called "Fourth of June", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Similar to the Queen's Of... | What does the "Fourth of June" celebrate? | {
"answer_start": [
90
],
"text": [
"the birthday of King George III"
]
} |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedcb | Eton_College | Eton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called "Fourth of June", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Similar to the Queen's Of... | When is the Fourth of June celebrated? | {
"answer_start": [
400
],
"text": [
"the Wednesday before the first weekend of June"
]
} |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedcc | Eton_College | Eton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called "Fourth of June", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Similar to the Queen's Of... | Which event is held on the Fourth of June? | {
"answer_start": [
179
],
"text": [
"Procession of Boats"
]
} |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e4e | Eton_College | Until 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As a charity, it benefi... | Why is being a charity beneficial to Eton? | {
"answer_start": [
328
],
"text": [
"substantial tax breaks"
]
} |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e4f | Eton_College | Until 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As a charity, it benefi... | What service does Eton provide to the local community free of charge? | {
"answer_start": [
990
],
"text": [
"use of its facilities"
]
} |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e50 | Eton_College | Until 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As a charity, it benefi... | What was the full price of Eton per student in 2010-2011? | {
"answer_start": [
1153
],
"text": [
"£29,862 (approximately US$48,600 or €35,100"
]
} |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e51 | Eton_College | Until 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As a charity, it benefi... | How much did estimated tax breaks save per student in 1992? | {
"answer_start": [
477
],
"text": [
"£1,945 per pupil per year"
]
} |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e6e | Eton_College | In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the ... | Who granted money to Eton for a sports complex in 1995? | {
"answer_start": [
8
],
"text": [
"the National Lottery"
]
} |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e6f | Eton_College | In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the ... | When did the Thames Valley Athletics Centre open? | {
"answer_start": [
1002
],
"text": [
"April 1999"
]
} |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e70 | Eton_College | In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the ... | For what did the college pay a substancial sum and donate 4.5 hectres of land? | {
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the daytime only"
]
} |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e71 | Eton_College | In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the ... | How many cricket squares does Eton have? | {
"answer_start": [
131
],
"text": [
"30"
]
} |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e72 | Eton_College | In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the ... | How many swimming pools are located within Eton? | {
"answer_start": [
111
],
"text": [
"two"
]
} |
5727d9892ca10214002d9802 | Eton_College | In October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry... | Who claimed she had been unfairly fired by Eton and won her case? | {
"answer_start": [
17
],
"text": [
"Sarah Forsyth"
]
} |
5727d9892ca10214002d9803 | Eton_College | In October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry... | What did Sarah Forsyth provide as evidence to her unfair termination and job duties? | {
"answer_start": [
266
],
"text": [
"secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry and her Head of Department, Ian Burke"
]
} |
5727d9892ca10214002d9804 | Eton_College | In October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry... | For what was Eton criticized in its handling of the Forsyth case? | {
"answer_start": [
550
],
"text": [
"failing to produce its capability procedures"
]
} |
5727d9892ca10214002d9805 | Eton_College | In October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry... | Who was criticized for not handling the Forsyth case independently? | {
"answer_start": [
610
],
"text": [
"the Head Master"
]
} |
5727dce22ca10214002d9850 | Eton_College | It criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said "It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not part of this tribunal's... | The School dismissed claims that Prince Harry was cheating by saying the claims were what? | {
"answer_start": [
566
],
"text": [
"unfounded and irrelevant"
]
} |
5727dce22ca10214002d9851 | Eton_College | It criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said "It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not part of this tribunal's... | What was potentially considered abuse of teacher-student confidentiality? | {
"answer_start": [
14
],
"text": [
"Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry"
]
} |
5727dce22ca10214002d9852 | Eton_College | It criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said "It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not part of this tribunal's... | The tribunal denied responsibility for what concerning Harry's recording in the Forsyth case? | {
"answer_start": [
333
],
"text": [
"determine whether or not it was legitimate"
]
} |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972a | Eton_College | In 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by "regularly and systematically" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoaks School. Following the... | Who defended fifty schools accused of price-sharing, stating they were unaware the laws had changed? | {
"answer_start": [
736
],
"text": [
"Jean Scott"
]
} |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972b | Eton_College | In 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by "regularly and systematically" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoaks School. Following the... | In what year was a group of independent schools found guilty of price-sharing? | {
"answer_start": [
3
],
"text": [
"2005"
]
} |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972c | Eton_College | In 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by "regularly and systematically" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoaks School. Following the... | How much did each school have to pay as punishment for price-sharing? | {
"answer_start": [
386
],
"text": [
"£70,000, totalling around £3.5 million"
]
} |
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