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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. What does Randolf continue putting up in "Raldolf's Party"?

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

3. Randolf has a big what on his face in "Randolf's Party"?

4. What does Eric Hearble do at his job?

5. What does Frank's mother-in-law not offer him that has him upset in "No Flies on Frank"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "Good Dog Nigel" about?

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

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

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

7. Describe how Lennon uses the illustrations to complement the writings in this book.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss irony as it applies to "A Suprise for Little Bobby." What is the theme of this story?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the two selections "You Might Well Arsk" and "Liddypool." What are these selections referencing? What language does Lennon substitute in each?

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