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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Fat Growth on Eric Hearble", what does Eric say upon waking up?
(a) "I'm Eric Hearble."
(b) "Oh no."
(c) "Oi vey."
(d) "Oh crumb."

2. Randolf says that on this day one "would surely ____ a pal or two."
(a) Expect.
(b) Hinder.
(c) Spect.
(d) Hope for.

3. Randolf says, "I can't understan this being so _____ on the one day of the year."
(a) Aloneley.
(b) Solitary.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Lonely.

4. Lennon writes in "The Wrestling Dog", "But who would fight this wondrous beast? I wouldn't for a______."
(a) Woman.
(b) Million.
(c) Thousand.
(d) Kick off.

5. The famous five tell the person getting off the train, "We're the famous fire by _____ Bladder."
(a) Grooley.
(b) Greenod.
(c) Gonwood.
(d) Gruddly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Randolf's friends were "jorking and _____ shoubing."

2. What is Frank's wife's name in "No Flies on Frank"?

3. Who does the voice come from on Dave's way to work?

4. Where does Frank carry a "great wait" in "No Flies on Frank"?

5. In "At the Denis," the Sir says, "Sly down in that legchair Madam and open your _____ wide."

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Frank in "No Flies on Frank."

2. What does the dentist tell the woman about the state of her teeth in "At the Denis"? What does this prompt her to do?

3. How does Lennon create the imagery in the story "The Wrestling Dog"? What is the setting?

4. What is the setting of "Randolf's Party"? What imagery is described?

5. Who was one of the major influences of John Lennon in terms of writing style? Cite an example from "No Flies on Frank", which shows this.

6. Discuss the use of language in "Randolf's Party" and "The Wrestling Dog." How does Lennon use portmanteau in each?

7. What is Frank's wife's appearance in "No Flies on Frank"? What actions does this character undertake?

8. Describe the plot of the story "The Wrestling Dog."

9. Compare the characters of Randolf in "Randolf's Party" and the Denis in "At the Denis." How do these characters relate?

10. Describe the essential plot for "Randolf's Party"? What are the characters' actions?

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