Evans tries an-level

Why was Evans known as 'Evans the Break' ? Why had he been housed in the jail at Oxford ? How did the Governor feel about this state of affairs ?

What precautions were taken by the prison authorities to ensure that Evans would not try to break out of his cell during the exam ?

The Governor received a call from the Examinations Board soon after the exam had begun. What was the ostensible purpose of the call ? What was the real purpose ?

Who was supposed to invigilate the exam ? Why ? What did he carry with him in order to fulfill his duty to satisfaction ?

What were the Governor's misgivings regarding the exam ? How did he put his fears to rest ?

What kind of a person was Evans ? What were the precautions taken for the smooth conduct of the examination ?