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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. At the beginning of "Jeeves Takes Charge", what does Bertie discover his valet is stealing from him?

2. What does Florence send Bertie at the beginning of the story?

3. What does Jeeves prepare for Bertie upon arriving at his home?

4. Who is Gussie?

5. What is Lady Malvern studying in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Bertie returns from the country, where is Wilmot?

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

3. What does Jeeves tell Lady Malvern when she arrives to pick up Wilmot?

4. What does Corky do to lose his inheritance in "The Artistic Career of Corky"?

5. Why does Willoughby search Bertie's room, and what does he find?

6. What does Bertie find Wilmot has been up to when he returns home after a couple of nights away?

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

8. What does Jeeves suggest Miss Singer should do to be accepted by Alexander Worple?

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

10. What does Wilmot tell Bertie he intends to do while his mother is away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss irony in "Carry on, Jeeves". What are the three types of irony, and what are some examples of each type from 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 humor in "Carry on, Jeeves". How is humor used? What types of comedy are present? Does Wodehouse approach all of his short stories in the same humorous manner?

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