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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. Who does the voice come from on Dave's way to work?
(a) "A lost conductor."
(b) "A coloured conductor."
(c) "Mary."
(d) "The woman beside him."

2. Who is the Mayor in "The Wrestling Dog"?
(a) Perry.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Nevil.
(d) Phil.

3. Randolf's friends "all ____ on him."
(a) Gimped.
(b) Judged.
(c) Jumped.
(d) Jumbled.

4. What kind of boots does the famous five's uncle wear?
(a) Fisherman's.
(b) Camouflage.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Knee-high.

5. What is the famous five's author's name (as written by Lennon)?
(a) Enig Blyter.
(b) Enid Blower.
(c) Erica Jong.
(d) Edith Shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose job is it to provide a performer in "The Wrestling Dog"?

2. What time is it in "Randolf's Party"?

3. How is the growth on Eric's head described in "The Fat Growth on Eric Hearble"?

4. What does Lennon write is going to happen to Nigel in "Good Dog Nigel"?

5. Lennon writes in "The Wrestling Dog", "But who would fight this wondrous beast? I wouldn't for a______."

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Paul McCartney say of the collection in the Introduction of the book?

2. Where do the flies arrive in "No Flies on Frank"? What does Frank do about them?

3. Define the term "portmanteau" and give examples of this in "At the Denis."

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

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

6. What is the most notable feature of John Lennon's writing in this collection?

7. Who are the main characters in the short story, "Randolf's Party"?

8. What is the ending of "No Flies on Frank"? What is Frank left feeling?

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

10. Compare the symbolism and themes of the story "The Wrestling Dog" and the poem "Good Dog Nigel."

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