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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. What does Dave hear the voice say on his way to work in "Partly Dave"?
(a) "Get off the bus Dave."
(b) "I hear you Dave."
(c) "Your in a rut Dave."
(d) "Where's Mary?"

2. What does Randolf hang in "Randolf's Party"?
(a) Muzzle toe.
(b) Mizzle soe.
(c) Mistletoe.
(d) Mondleboe.

3. How many people live on the island in "The Wrestling Dog"?
(a) 39.
(b) 31.
(c) 47.
(d) 60.

4. What is Frank's father's name in "No Flies on Frank"?
(a) Alec.
(b) Charles.
(c) John.
(d) James.

5. Who springs atop the old crypt among the famous five?
(a) Nebil.
(b) Matoombo.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Phil.

Short Answer Questions

1. The famous five tell the person getting off the train, "We're the famous fire by _____ Bladder."

2. Who is NOT one of Randolf's pals in "Randolf's Party"?

3. What is Frank's brother's name in "No Flies on Frank"?

4. How is the Mayor described in "The Wrestling Dog"?

5. Who says, "Anything you say may be used in Everton against you"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. Describe the women in the following selections: "Partly Dave," "No Flies on Frank," and "At the Denis." Compare and contrast each.

5. Compare the characters of Eric Hearble and Frank. How are these characters similar? How do they differ?

6. Describe the plot of "The Fat Growth on Eric Hearble."

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

8. Describe the rhyme and meter of the short poem, "Good Dog Nigel."

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

10. Describe the word "macabre", and explain how this applies to "Good Dog Nigel" and "No Flies on Frank."

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