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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. In Beware of the Dog, what kind of plane is flown?

2. In Taste, what does Richard hope to win in his bet?

3. In the Soldier, with what does Robert almost kill his wife?

4. In An African Story, the farmer kills his dog with _________.

5. In Skin, what is Soutine's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Nunc Dimitis, what prank does Lionel pull on Janet?

2. What does the doctor in Poison do to help Pope?

3. What does Mr. Boitbol like to pretend to do?

4. Why do the pilots want to punish Madame Rosette?

5. What does the boy pretend to be doing in The Wish?

6. In A Piece of Cake, what do crews warn a pilot about, and what is his reaction to these warnings?

7. Why does Katina not do what is asked of her by the medics?

8. How does Charlie from Death of an Old Man die?

9. In Beware of the Dog, what does the pilot vow to do when he is captured?

10. In the Soldier, how does Robert try to kill his wife? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Roald Dahl. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plots they are involved in?

Essay Topic 2

Failure is a strong theme in these stories. Which of the plot lines best displays this theme, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

What happened to George when he was a child in "Georgy Porgy," and how did this affect his life as an adult?

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