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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Wilmot's dog?

2. Where does Jeeves suggest Bicky's uncle stay while visiting?

3. Why does Corky's uncle revoke his inheritance?

4. Which of Florence's family members does Willoughby mention in his book?

5. How does Jeeves raise money for Bicky?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lady Malvern?

2. Why does Lady Malvern bring her son, Wilmot, to Bertie's flat?

3. Right after Lady Malvern leaves, how does Wilmot show that he will be more trouble than his mother promised?

4. What does Jeeves tell Bertie he did with Willoughby's book, and how does Bertie react?

5. Why is Florence Cray upset by Willoughby's plan to publish a book?

6. On their first meeting, what inspires Bertie to hire Jeeves as his valet right away?

7. In "The Artistic Career of Corky", how does Corky make a living?

8. Who does Miss Singer end up marrying?

9. What does Jeeves suggest Bicky do to impress his uncle while he visits?

10. What has the Duke of Chiswick been led to believe from his nephew, Bicky's, letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Wooster. What are his defining character traits? What is his role in the stories? How does he affect the tone and plot of the stories?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of "Carry on, Jeeves". What genre is it, and why is it an example of this genre? What are the common elements of this genre? What are some other examples of this genre?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tone of the stories in the collection. Are they written in a lighthearted and comedic tone? Are they written in a suspenseful and dark tone? Why might Wodehouse have written the stories in this tone?

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