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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. Where do Randolf's friends hit him?

2. Whose name is listed first in the famous five story?

3. How many people live on the island in "The Wrestling Dog"?

4. Who quickly fries the old crypt together in the famous five?

5. Whose name is listed last in the famous five poem?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the irony of the story "The Fat Growth of Eric Hearble."

4. Describe the basic plot of the short story "Partly Dave."

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

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

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

8. What do you believe the meaning is in the line, "But would you want your daughter to marry one?" in "Partly Dave"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does "The Famous Five through Woenow Abbey" refer to? Who wrote the original series? What is Lennon saying with this story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the subject of "The Fingletoad Resort of Teddiviscious"? What pop-cultural references does Lennon make in this excerpt?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes and subject of the poem "Neville Club." What words indicate that this poem is based around drugs? How does the illustration add to the poem?

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